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Cedar Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Guide to Mulching: Is Cedar or Cypress Mulch Better?
One of the best things you can do to boost tree health is to create mulch rings around them. Outlined are the pros and cons of using cedar or cypress mulch.
Native Trees
Tree Planting & Transplanting
Is it Safe to Plant Trees in Summer?
You may be tempted to plant trees in the summer when the sun is shining, but is summer a good tree planting time? Follow these rules for best times to plant a tree so you can give your tree a solid start.
How To Tell If A Tree Is Dying 2
Plant Health Care
Is My Tree Dying Or Dead? Here’s How To Tell & What You Can Do
It’s important to know the difference between a dead and declining tree. Follow these steps on how to identify if a tree is dead, if a tree is dying and how to save a dying tree.
Why Is Bark Peeling On Tree Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree (Oak, Pine, Ash, Maple)?
Why is your tree losing its bark? Should you be concerned? Click here to learn why bark is falling off your tree - including pine, oak and ash trees.
Mulch That Repels Bugs
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Watering Plants
Plant Health Care
Morning (Not Night) Is The Best Time To Water Plants
Learn the best time to water plants in morning or night including is it bad to water plants at night and when should you water plants on a hot day.
How Many Hours Is Full Sun
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
What is Considered "Full Sun?"
Full sun plants need a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight every day. Plants require different sun exposure to grow and thrive. Learn the different sun requirements and the best plants for full sun, partial shade, partial sun, and full shade.
Fuligo Septica Dog Vomit Mold
What Is The White Stuff Growing On My Mulch?
It’s unpleasant, unattractive, some might even say icky. But it’s a common problem that can pop up in our yards. It’s slime mold. Also known as “dog vomit fungus” or “scrambled egg fungus".
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