17 articles on "mulch"

Lawn Care Tips

A beautiful lawn does not come without some effort. Depending upon what type of soil you have, the amount of effort will vary. For instance when raising trees and shrubs, sandy or a gravel base soil is great. Landscape plants like well drained soiled...

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Lawn Care Tips

Maintaining a beautiful lawn is not only a source of pride for homeowners, but it also increases the value of their property. However, achieving a lush green lawn requires a lot of effort and consistency. Here are some essential lawn care tips to kee...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

Beware of Toxic MulchHere in Ohio the most popular type of mulch that people use is shredded hardwood bark mulch, which is a by product of the timber industry. When they haul the logs into the sawmill the first thing they do is debark them. Years ago...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

Mulch can be an excellent addition to garden beds, keeping soil moist and preventing weeds from growing. However, not all mulch is created equal. In recent years, concerns have arisen about toxic mulch, which can harm plants, pets, and humans. If you...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

Beware of Toxic MulchMulching beds has become extremely popular these days, and mulch can be really beneficial to your plants and the soil in your planting beds, but there are things you need to watch for. Here in Ohio the most popular type of mulch ...

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Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Flower bulbs need a good, long, winters sleep. Like some people we know, if they wake up before they are fully rested, they get kind of cranky, and then they don’t bloom well at all. Actually what happens is during a mild winter, the soil stays too...

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Beware of Toxic Mulch

As spring approaches, many homeowners begin to think about revitalizing their gardens and flower beds. One popular way to do this is by spreading mulch over the soil. Not only does it give your garden a pristine appearance, but it also helps to retai...

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Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your garden beds for next year's spring flowers. One of the most important things you can do is to mulch your spring flower bulbs in the fall. Mulching provides several benefits, including protecting bulbs ...

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Concerning Mulch - PART ONE

Copyright © 2005 Tammy Clayton"I don’t want any weeds to have to deal with."The infamous statement uttered by millions. That is a pretty tall order to attempt to fill. Over the years, I have discovered that many people believe the fallacy that...

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'Re-tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years

tiring' Old Mulching Routine Paves the Way to Ten Worry-Free Years by: ARA Content (ARA) - The yearly routine of digging up last year's mulch and replacing it with a fresh supply can be time consuming, messy and expensive. But one new ...

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