Mulch- Not Just for Decorative Plants Mulch is an often-overlooked but extremely beneficial tool for gardens to thrive. It’s mostly found in surrounding landscaping, but not many know how to properly use it within a garden. Mulch helps your plants grow by improving the soil quality and preventing weed growth. Once you know how to …
We are still in summer, but fall is on the way! The days are getting shorter, nights are getting longer, and it is time to plan your fall harvest for the year. There are many ways to keep your vegetable garden thriving even in cooler weather, and it is time to start planting! Why plant …
An end to summer doesn’t mean an end to beautiful blooming flowers in your garden or home! It is almost time to change out your summer blooms for flowers that will survive in the cool and crisp fall season. There are many fall-blooming flowers to brighten up your autumn landscape that include annuals, perennials, and …
For most people, there is not much thought that goes into what kind of fertilizer you should be using. Fertilizer is fertilizer, right? However, there are eco-friendly, organic fertilizers available that are good for your plants, the soil, and the environment. While the plants themselves cannot tell the difference between synthetic and organic fertilizers, it …
If you’re looking for ways to improve the quality of your plants, consider adding compost to your garden. Compost will add important nutrients and organic matter, encouraging healthy plants and soil. If you aren’t sure where to start, let us help! What is Compost? Compost is organic matter that has been decomposed and recycled as …
Choosing the Best Mulch for Landscaping Adding the right type of mulch to your garden comes with many benefits. In summer, mulching helps your soil hold moisture and deters weed growth. Certain kinds of weeds require sunlight to grow, but mulching your soil can prevent heat from germinating pesky weeds. All that said, choosing the …
Best Practices for Mulching Mulching has several benefits for your garden. It can help in preventing weed growth and soil erosion, it can even help moderate soil temperature. Indeed, mulching is a great way to keep your garden in great condition. Get great results from mulching with these best practices. Doing the process properly will …