Gardening

Why Your Garden Needs Mulch

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What is the Best Mulch for My Flower? There are many types of mulch that can be used in a flower garden, and the best choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Here are a few options to consider:1. Wood chips or bark: These types of mulch are long-lasting and provide a natural look to the garden. They can be a bit more expensive than other options, but they break down slowly and add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.2. Straw: Straw is an affordable and effective mulch option for flower gardens. It helps to suppress weeds...

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The Benefits of Mulch

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Mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. It can be made from a variety of materials, such as wood chips, bark, leaves, straw, or grass clippings. There are several benefits to using mulch in gardens and landscapes.  1. Mulch helps to conserve moisture in the soil by reducing evaporation. This is especially beneficial in areas with hot, dry climates or during times of drought.2. Mulch can help to suppress weeds by blocking sunlight and reducing the germination of weed seeds.3. Mulch can improve the appearance of a garden or landscape by giving it a finished...

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The Best Sod for Palo Alto

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The Best Sod for Palo Alto

The Best Sod for Palo Alto Welcome to Sod and Seed, Inc. and thank you for joining us to discuss the best sod for Palo Alto! Palo Alto is home of Stanford University and many great innovations. Palo Alto is the heart of the West Bay or the Peninsula, which runs all the way from San Francisco to San Jose. Palo Alto is surrounded by cities like San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, Redwood City, Woodside, Portola Valley, Loa Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and Santa Clara. If you've been to Palo Alto, you...

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Types of Mulch

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Types of Mulch
Hello and welcome to Sod and Seed, Inc! Check out our mulch selection and join us as we discuss four major types of mulch which include but are not limited to options such as wood chip mulch, bark mulch, cedar mulch, pebble, granite, red lava rock, rubber mulch, cover crops, Kurapia, Lippia and many more.

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The Top 3 Benefits of Mulch

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The Top 3 Benefits of Mulch
Like most things, a mulch ground cover can have both pros and cons but today we’ll discuss the tops 3 benefits of mulch. Learn about water savings and how mulch can regulate the temperature around your home.

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