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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.
Why To Keep Mulch Away From Tree Trunks Volcano Mulching Davey Tree
Soil Care & Mulching
Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks
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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Lawn Care & Maintenance
Recommended Lawn Mowing Heights By Season (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Read through the best height to mow your lawn based on the time of year and the type of grass you have.
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The 5 To-Do's to Mark Off Your Spring Tree Care Checklist
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.
Pine Needle Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
Can I Use Pine Needles For Mulch?
Pine needles are handy to have all year long. When it’s time to mulch your plants and trees, consider using the needles that have fallen in your yard
Poison Ivy Sign
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Get Rid of Poison Ivy on Your Property
A poison ivy plant can crowd out the plants that you want there. They take over the area and steal valuable water and nutrients from other the plants.
How To Care For Trees In The Summer
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tree Care Checklist: How To Keep Trees Healthy This Summer
Proper summer tree care can ensure your trees stand strong through heat, drought, storms, and stress. From summer tree pruning to dealing with summer leaf yellowing to tree fertilization to watering, we give you tips on how to care for trees in the summer.
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