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Should I Mulch Around Trees Or Not? Yes, And Here’s Why

April 18, 2022

Do you have to mulch around trees? Should you mulch around your trees? YES. Here's five reasons science proves why you should put mulch around trees.

Soil Care & Mulching

Guide to Edging Around Trees and Mulch Beds

September 10, 2019

Landscape edging is a small but important detail. Follow our step-by-step tutorials on how to edge around your trees and mulch beds, and what not to do.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Should I Mulch in Spring, Fall or Before Winter?

October 4, 2022

Find out when you should mulch your landscape with this quiz. If you like the look of mulch, add in spring. If you have a super cold winter, fall might be better. Or...

Tree Identification

How To Tell What Type Of Tree I Have

May 17, 2021

With over 23,000 types of trees, which type do you have in your yard? Here's how to identify trees.

Tree Selection Guide

10 Common Live Christmas Trees & Their Advantages

November 28, 2022

Want to know the best smelling Christmas tree types? Learn about the most common Christmas tree types and the advantages of each type of Christmas tree.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Is a Christmas Tree Good for Mulch or the Compost Pile?

January 3, 2019

Don’t kick for Christmas tree to the curb after the holidays. Think about putting the tree to work in your garden by turning it into mulch or compost, learn more here!

Soil Care & Mulching

The Proper Way to Mulch Your Trees

March 30, 2021

Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.

Soil Care & Mulching

Step By Step: How To Remove Grass To Mulch Around Trees

April 25, 2022

If there's grass around tree trunks, remove it before mulching around trees. Try this easy trick to kill the grass around tree trunks, then learn how to mulch!

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