Mulch

a little slice of paradise. Ocala’s Cecil RPS Landscape is proud to help homeowners throughout Florida’s Marion County create their dream yards. Whether you want to add a hardscape feature like a new patio or retaining wall, or need a new layer of mulch to protect your favorite plants, Cecil RPS Landscape can get the job done for an affordable price. To thank local law enforcement and armed forces service members, this team of landscapers is offering a 10% discount throughout the month of…

often done when trees are dormant during the winter months. 2. Plant New Trees. Plant new, native trees this season. A few of Kyle’s favorite trees that thrive in the St. Louis area are white oaks, swamp white oaks and hackberries. 3. Mulch. Add 2-4 inches of mulch around trees to help control weeds and keep the soil cool and moist. 4. Fertilize. Feed your trees annually to give them the boost of need nutrients. When combined with proper mulching, fertilizer can help your trees better resist…

Invasive species have the potential to have a dramatic, negative impact on the areas that they invade. This can be observed in the harm that they cause to the environment and their impact on the health of humans and other animals. Arguably, invasive species cause the most damage by contributing to the loss of other species’ habitats. Many of the endangered plant and animal species found in the United States are in this position, in part, because of the impact of invasive species on their habitat…

wet then you can put water in alternative days. Even if you mulch the top layer of soil you didn’t require to pour water every day as mulching can prevent loss of water. Mulching Mulching means covering the top most layer of the soil in the pot for about 2 inches with dried leaves , twigs, grass clippings, saw scrap or any other bio-degradable material to hold the water in the pot without escaping through evaporation . If you mulch you can pour water for every 2 to 3 days depending upon the…

The difference between Oceans with salt, and freshwater lakes with no salt, is that salt water takes longer to boil because of the molecular properties. The salt increases the boiling temperature, which makes the tendency for the water to evaporate is greater than the tendency for the water to remain on a molecular level. When the salt is added, the phenomenon known as “boiling point elevation” occurs. Which, involves the old school chemistry the solute, the solvent, and the solution. Chefs…

Grief can foster beauty as wonderful as flowers pushing through rocky soil. In 2000, following three student deaths, the James M. Bennett Memorial Garden was instituted as a place to remember and reflect on lost students, staff and alumni. For each tragic loss, a brick is engraved to honor them and placed in the walkway of the garden. In 2012, the Memorial Garden Committee was formed to maintain and reinforce the garden. In my four years at Bennett, I have dedicated myself to seeing the garden…

Your landscape is considered as an important investment on your property. As the owner, it is your responsibility to maintain it on a regular basis. Proper care is important to ensure your landscape is always green and healthy. Plus, this will also prevent it from withering easily. You can always call a professional landscaping contractor if you need help with the tasks. Many people attempt to handle landscaping jobs just to reduce expenses. Without the right tools and skills, you won’t be…

7Hills Garden Project Reflection When our class decided to make a community garden for 7hills, I was excited all quizzes and tests were dropped. Everyone including myself thought this project would be a breeze; little did we know we would be struggling a lot. Every one of us got along before we started this project but then our personalities began to show. Assigning roles was difficult because a lot of us did not want to hurt feelings; there were a lot of feelings hurt during all of this. Our…

that? Clever attachments There are other clever attachments that a unit like this has, such as aerators which will help you aerate the soil, dethatchers which can easily remove unwanted dead grass, and a dump cart which can be used for transporting mulch, garbage, soil, and so on. The advantages of using a riding lawn mower are multiples. However, you will certainly find a machine like that extremely useful, especially if you have a large…

asked if I could help him. He said yes, and then my life was changed. I went from not knowing what the difference between a flathead or phillips screwdriver to knowing the difference, learning the proper way to cut grass, use a weed eater, spread mulch,…