For best results, planting beds, tree rings, and shrub beds should be cleared of any existing weeds before the mulch is applied and spread. You may also want to install a weed barrier (available at most garden supply centers) to help prevent new growth of...

Divide the beds into squares, rectangles, triangles & circles to make it easier to calculate. To find the area of a SQUARE – multiply the length x’s the width To find the area of a RECTANGLE – multiply the length x’s the width To find the area of a...

Mulch can do wonders for improving the overall beauty and health of your landscape and plants. While mulch can be used to improve the overall physical appearance of the landscape, the benefits it has to offer your trees, shrubs and planting beds run far...

Prepare your lawn for spring by removing debris such as leaves, twigs, dead plants, and other undesirables that have accumulated over the winter. Drainage areas are typically where this debris gathers. By clearing these,  you ensure that the rains of...

How to Prepare Your Garden for Fall and Winter As the weather begins to get colder, the ground temperatures begin to change. Did you know that rapid freezing and thawing can cause problems to some garden plants and can invite unwanted pests...

What’s the big deal with certified playground wood chips and is it really better than other playground surfaces that have been used for decades? YES! So much better! The iPhone isn’t the only thing that’s been upgrading, mulch has too, specifically, mulch for...

Ever wonder why some homes at first glance just look put together? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but the lawn, the home, everything just looks … put together.  Well, search no further for the hidden secret to the perfect lawn because right here we...