by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Sand, Topsoil
When it comes to selecting the appropriate soil for your garden or landscaping job, there are two types of earth you will need to be familiar with: topsoil and garden soil. Because using the wrong soil can result in a total washout after a heavy rain or your flowers... by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Gravel and Stone, Mulch
With only a matter of a couple of days left to take advantage of our July Special, Buy 2+yards of Gravel, Get 1 Free- We thought we would help by answering a couple of your commonly asked Gravel questions. Q: Why use gravel under a sidewalk? A: Because it’s great for... by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Firewood
Article contributed from DC area fireplace and chimney experts High’s Chimney Services. As the weather starts to chill this fall and the threat of winter looms near, many are beginning to concern themselves with how to best heat their homes. Building a fire is a... by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Cedar Mulch, Mulch, Wood Chips
“Mulch Day” signaled the beginning of spring at our house while I was growing up. My Dad would order a truckload of hardwood mulch and have it dumped at the end of the driveway. We’d each use our gathering tools—wheelbarrows, buckets, drop cloths, whatever we could... by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Landscaping
Aeration and Over Seeding Core aeration is a critical step to a healthy lawn. Throughout the year your lawn will become compacted and a layer of thatch will develop. This compaction and thatch blocks the essential elements: food, water, oxygen, and grass seed that... by Don Saunders | Dec 19, 2017 | Landscaping
“Aerating your lawn is a great way to reduce thatch, loosen up compacted soils and make it easier for water and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass or turf.” Even with the best care available, lawns can thin out and lose color due to excessive...