Landscape waste that is generated from trees, shrubs and lawns can be a considerable factor for municipalities to deal with in terms of space, time and effort needed to process it effectively. On the other hand, clippings, small branches, leaves, seeds and fruits from landscape plants can be efficiently processed on site and turned into a valuable resource for property owners.
Category: Landscaping
Tree Surface Roots
Plant roots are supposed to grow underground, right? Well, yes, but as in most aspects of life, there are exceptions. Some trees, like the baldcypress and silver maple (and other maples too!) are famous for surface rooting. Others respond to their environment and compacted soils and produce them on their own. No matter why they show up in the landscape, they often create a problem(s) and must be dealt with.
Lawn-Less Front or Back Yard
Do you love your green grass, but wish you had less to maintain or something additional in the landscape to enjoy? Many homeowners have this feeling but are stuck in the rut of the traditional landscape that is dominated by turf. The good news is that you can have your cake and eat it too by being intentional about where the turf is and where something else could or should be.
Must Have’s – 5 Tools No Gardener Should Be Without
If you didn’t receive everything on your Christmas list, you may want to consider being your own Santa. After all, there are some “gotta have ‘em” in all facets of life. If you want to smoke a pork butt, you need an off-set smoker and some apple wood. If you’re going to garden, there are 5 essential tools: