{3-minute read} Today, we’re sharing a few tips to prepare your property for cooler weather and ensure that our pollinators have a cozy spot to over-winter. Photo by Rich Hatfield from Xerces.org Putting gardens to bed for the season is a daunting task. Raking and bagging of leaves, collecting sticks and twigs, cutting back, and […]
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{5-minute read} In a previous post we discussed the environmental and personal health impacts of four popular mulch types for the landscape. Today, let’s dissect the clear winner and our favorite- organic wood mulch. Hardwoods vs Softwoods. It isn’t about the actual ‘toughness’ of the wood. Some hardwoods are softer than softwoods. Some softwoods are […]
Mulching Matters
{4-minute read} Wood, rock, rubber, recycled, dyed… There are so many mulch options. Your choice in material can make a great impact in your landscape and the environment. A proper mulching application will reduce your resource investment. How? It’ll help your plants beat the heat. Sunlight on bare soil will quickly dry the substrate and […]