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Protect Your Green Investments With Plant Health Care

October 13, 2022

Let’s look at the 5 key benefits that proactive plant health care services can bring to your home landscape.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Are Rubber Mulch Rings Good or Bad for Trees?

June 20, 2022

Are tree rings bad or good to place around trees? Here’s why you should go for organic mulch instead! Research shows rubber mulch can slow tree growth, turn tree leaves yellow and increase tree mortality.

Tree Identification

How Many Tree Species Are There in North America?

November 30, 2023

In the entire world, there are over 65,000 tree types. The United States alone has 228 billion trees with roughly 30% of the country covered with forests.

Trimming & Pruning

Shrub Pruning: Why It Matters

September 8, 2022

Pruning shrubs is an essential step in the shrub maintenance process. Here are some benefits of shrub pruning and how to best trim these plants to ensure their long-lasting good health.

Soil Care & Mulching

Landscaping Pros & Cons Of Rocks Vs. Mulch

May 5, 2022

Learn the landscaping pros and cons of mulch vs. rocks including benefits of river rock vs. mulch, and replacing mulch with stone.

Soil Care & Mulching

Guide to Mulching: Is Cedar or Cypress Mulch Better?

December 29, 2022

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.

Soil Care & Mulching

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.

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Soil Care & Mulching

Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks

May 10, 2022

Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!

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