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The Wonders of Cedar Mulch

The Wonders of Cedar Mulch

Mulch is the organic material — typically shredded or chipped wood or bark, cocoa shells, pine needles or grass clippings — used in garden and landscape beds. Once your garden bed is prepared and the plants are placed, two to three inches of mulch layered on top of...
All About Compost

All About Compost

Gardening is a great weekend activity for homeowners who want to keep their yards looking clean and attractive, and it is becoming a more popular hobby. Almost 50% of people in the U.S. have gardened in the past year. Gardening can improve your home’s value,...
Tips to Start Spring Landscaping Off Right

Tips to Start Spring Landscaping Off Right

As February ends and March begins, it becomes the ideal time to start a healthy lawn. It is important to take advantage of this window between Winter and Spring to simply prepare your lawn for sunny Springtime! These preparation methods will ensure that your yard is...
Mulching Around Trees

Mulching Around Trees

Trees drink a lot of water, especially big trees.  And the more they drink, the less water is available for other greenery nearby.  The result?  Ugly, brown, barren soil in a widening circle around the base of your larger trees.  No matter what you...
How Can You Ensure a Successful Grass Planting?

How Can You Ensure a Successful Grass Planting?

Whether you reside in the Deep South with hot and humid summers or in the Northeast with long and cold winters, one thing we all have in common is the desire to grow a luscious and green glowing lawn.  What’s a better way to impress the neighbors than to have a full...