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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.
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Choosing A Mulch
Soil Care & Mulching
What Type Of Mulch To Choose: Mulch Selection Guide
May 16, 2019
It’s almost that time of year again to start mulching. Now’s a great time to read up on the various types of mulch and decide which one’s right for your landscape.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Is Organic Mulch Better for My Trees & Plants? | Davey Blog
August 29, 2019
Different mulches can have different benefits and figuring out which works best for your yard or garden will help you reach your landscaping goals.
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Rubber Mulch Rings Good Or Bad For Trees Davey Tree
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.
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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
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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Cedar Mulch
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.
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Mulch That Repels Bugs
Soil Care & Mulching
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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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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