5 Reasons Why Natural Mulch is Better Than Rubber Mulch
One’s organic, and the other isn’t. Besides that, what are the other differences between rubber and natural mulch? There’s plenty, actually. As with many things in life, natural is often the way to go. It’s just better for your garden and the environment in general. Here, we’ll dive into the…
Why It’s Important to Mulch One Last Time Before Winter Arrives
In the spring and summer, we use mulch to retain moisture in the soil, keep the weeds at bay and add a beautiful, consistent texture to our landscaping. In the winter, mulch takes on a whole new role in keeping our gardens healthy. Here’s why you should mulch before winter…
7 Late Summer Lawn Care Tips (Infographic)
Back-to-school is just around the corner, which means fall is just a few weeks away. It’s time to get your grass ready for it with these handy late summer lawn care tips, courtesy of Grand River Natural Stone (click on the image to view a larger version). Here are 7 Lawn…
How to Build a Drought Tolerant Landscape
You can do a lot to build a more environmentally friendly garden. Use local plants. Stick to the rules and don’t use banned pesticides. Coat your topsoil with mulch. The biggest impact, however, comes from using less water to maintain your garden. That means planting drought tolerant plants so you…
When to buy topsoil and mulch, and how to know yours is good
Good quality topsoil and mulch are among the most important factors contributing to a healthy garden. For healthy growth, you have to feed your plants and protect them from unwelcoming conditions. Topsoil and mulch (along with water and sunlight) take care of the feeding. So how do you know the…
