As a lawn maintenance company in San Antonio, Texas we are constantly asked by our customers what they should be doing in the fall and winter to protect their yards and make sure that they are looking great during the Spring and Summer. That is why we decided to...
Fully wood-chip mulch may contain some fungi that can harm trees, shrubs and other plantings. The process of composting kills the fungi. You may have seen some trees with what is called “volcano” mulch around the trunk. While not all trees that have had a volcano...
Mulching is best done after rain or after watering, when the soil is moist. If the mulching is done over dry soil then heavy watering will need to be done because the mulch will absorb a reasonable amount of water before it gets to the roots. Steps to mulch: prepare...
Adding a fabric ground liner, compost and mulch around your trees and shrubs will provide an environment that impedes invading plant growth, such as weeds and grasses, while providing a natural healthy environment to encourage long healthy growth for your trees,...
Compost can be spread over the lawn in the spring to provide natural nutrients needed to stimulate growth. It can be added around trees and shrubs in the spring, summer and fall. Over time soils become compacted from tightly growing roots, rain and cold winter...
