Landscape Tips
Creating Privacy in Your Outdoor Space: Best Tree & Shrub Choices, Design Tips & Planting Advice
A living privacy screen can be created with trees or shrubs to make a beautiful backdrop that blocks sound, nosy neighbors, unsightly views and more.
Read MoreHow to Properly Mulch Trees and Garden Beds
When used correctly, mulch can provide many benefits to young trees and gardens. It not only prevents weeds from sprouting, it also retains moisture, prevents soil erosion, and regulates soil temperature. But used incorrectly, it can kill your plants.
Read More5 Best Trees for Small Spaces in Your Dayton Landscape
Large, towering trees are majestic, provide shade, and grow with your family. But sometimes you have a small or narrow area of your yard where a smaller tree would work better. Whether it’s under a window, in a corner, or as a property marker, here are some smaller trees that we recommend for your Dayton landscape.
Read MoreRejuvenation Pruning: What, Why & When
Though winter might seem like it lasts forever here in Ohio, spring is just around the corner, and early spring is the perfect time to spend some time prepping your shrubs. Every three to five years, some shrubs need a bit of extreme pruning to ensure that they continue to be healthy and produce enough…
Read MoreHow To Make Leaf Mold, Mulch & Compost To Improve Your Garden Soil For Free
When the leaves start to fall in autumn, you’re faced with the question of just what to do with all of those dead brown leaves fluttering around. Many people simply rake and bag them to be tossed in the landfill. But why not turn them into superb sustainable mulch or compost instead? Leaf mulch and compost are free, beautiful, and rich in nutrients and organic matter for your garden.
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