Mulch plays an important role in keeping your garden healthy all year round. When applied properly, garden mulching helps to preserve moisture and essential nutrients, suppress weed growth, combat the presence of pests/insects, and even reduce the risk of frost-related heaving. In this article, we discuss whether or not it is okay to Mulch in […]
Got a tree looking a little worse for its wear? Whether it’s been hit by multiple storms or just creeping up in age, it may be time to finally answer the question if it’s worth saving despite all of your tree care over the years. Healthy trees have so many benefits, such as adding curb […]
Emerald ash borers (or EABs) are metallic green beetles native to eastern Asia. They were first discovered in Detroit, Michigan in 2002. These beetles may be smaller than a dime but they’re capable of massive destruction. In fact, they can take down ash trees thousands of times their size. It’s believed that they arrived in […]
Midwesterners know that feeling after a storm, with its howling winds and driving rain, moves on. There’s a moment when you go outside to see what was left untouched and what was in the path of destruction. Heavy rains, hail, tornadoes, and high-velocity winds can do a lot of damage to your property. This storm […]
As much as weather forecasters try, weather in different parts of the world is unpredictable. Such is the case for the people who live in the Midwest. The weather is so extreme that snowfall and heatwaves can occur within the same week. What’s even worse is that the Midwest experiences storms throughout all four seasons. […]
What is mulch? If you search this question online, the descriptions would refer to mulch as something that helps your plants grow. While this is somewhat right, it’s not completely accurate. Gardeners and landscapers spread mulch to keep the temperature of the soil warm, retain moisture, add nutrients to the soil, suppress weeds, protect plant […]
Most people prune their trees to remove dead, infested, weak, and diseased branches and they can do this at any time of year with limited effect on trees. Pruners know that for heightened wood closure and growth to occur, they should prune their trees before spring starts or in late winter. However, different trees have […]
Mulching your landscape offers a range of benefits that will last all year long – even in the winter months. Knowing how to mulch your yard to prevent weed growth and soil erosion, and retain moisture, as well as when to spread mulch is not complicated. Everyone knows a general time of the year that […]
Harsh winter weather and freezing temperatures may cause you to worry about winter tree damage to your trees and shrubs. Knowing why winter tree damage occurs helps determine if trees are being cared for correctly or if you require assistance from a tree care service.
We tend to make the assumption that our trees can take care of themselves. After all, they’ve lived outside for all this time – just as they do in nature! They clearly manage just fine without human intervention, so why should you do anything to help keep your trees safe in the winter?
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