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The Best Way to Cover Your Exposed Tree Roots

November 3, 2021

What's the best way cover tree roots above ground? Add mulch? Or perhaps topsoil or grass seed? How about gravel or concrete? Click to find your best option.

Soil Care & Mulching

How to Tell if Soil is Compacted Around Trees and What to Do

October 13, 2021

Is your tree slow growing? You may have compacted soil. Test to confirm, then discover soil compaction remedies. Also see if you can plant trees in compacted soil.

Soil Care & Mulching

Removing Tree Roots Above Ground: Will It Harm Or Kill The Tree?

September 29, 2021

Winter is coming, and it’s the best time to safely prune the roots of your tree. Learn how above ground roots can be cut without hurting your tree

Soil Care & Mulching

How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil

August 19, 2021

The goals of potting mix are to retain moisture and nutrients around the plant roots and provide enough air for growing roots. Typically, changing the soil in your potted plants should happen every 12 to 18 months. There are some exceptions that may change this timing, learn more.

Soil Care & Mulching

Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar

April 1, 2021

Improve soil quality for optimal plant growth with biochar. Biochar helps conserve plant nutrients and holds water like a sponge where plant roots can access it when they need it, learn more.

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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

How Does Soil Salinity Affect Plants?

July 2, 2020

Soil salinity is the measure of salt in soil. Salinization is the process of soluble salts building up in soil over time. Learn how to manage and reduce soil salinity with leaching and deep watering.

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What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?

June 25, 2020

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.

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