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Organic Peat Mulch or Free Wood Chips
Why use organic peat mulch if tree companies offer free wood chips? I don’t recommend

Storm Cleanup
Storm cleanup: wind, wind shears, microbursts, hurricanes, snow, ice, and more. 2026 has delivered no

What About The Children?
Over the years, I’ve gotten this call more times than I can count — “We

The Organic Lawn
Growing an organic lawn and landscape takes time and process. Healthy soil, proper maintenance, and

Signs Of Spring – Tulips, Daffodils and “Volcano Mulch”
Volcano mulch? What’s that? As I drive around every spring, in addition to beautiful flowers

Invasive Vines In The Landscape
Invasive vines pose a serious threat to trees and native plants. They steal sunlight, strangle

Weed Control and Maintenance
Weed control starts with a healthy, dense lawn. Thick turf leaves no room for weeds

Rain and the Mosquito
For mosquitoes, rain is an open invitation. Every puddle, clogged gutter, and forgotten flower pot

Spring Lawn Care
Spring lawn care season has arrived, and your lawn is trying to tell you something.

Winter Gardening – Pruning Apple and Crabapple Trees
Winter gardening means getting out among the apple and crabapple trees with pruning shears. Many