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15 May 2023

Finding the Perfect Season: Unveiling the Best Time of Year to Put Down Mulch

 

Introduction: Maintaining a vibrant and healthy garden requires careful attention to detail and strategic planning. One crucial element in nurturing your plants and ensuring their well-being is the application of mulch. While mulch offers a plethora of benefits throughout the year, there are ideal times when its implementation can yield optimal results. In this blog post, we will explore the best time of year to put down mulch and why it plays a vital role in promoting the health and beauty of your garden.

  1. Spring Awakening: Spring is often hailed as the ideal time to lay down mulch. As the weather warms up and the soil begins to thaw, it’s a signal for plants to emerge from their winter dormancy. Applying mulch in early spring helps insulate the soil, preserving moisture and regulating temperature fluctuations. It acts as a protective barrier, preventing weed growth and reducing soil erosion caused by spring rains. Moreover, mulch applied in spring serves as a nutrient-rich foundation, providing plants with a healthy start to the growing season.
  2. Summer Shield: Summer, with its scorching temperatures and intense sunlight, can pose challenges to plant growth. By adding mulch during late spring or early summer, you can create a protective shield for your garden. Mulch acts as a natural insulator, reducing water evaporation from the soil and keeping plant roots cool. It helps maintain consistent moisture levels, preventing stress and minimizing the need for frequent watering. Applying mulch in summer also discourages weed growth, which competes with your plants for vital nutrients.
  3. Fall Preservation: As summer transitions into fall and temperatures start to cool down, it’s an opportune time to put down mulch once again. Applying a fresh layer of mulch in the autumn helps regulate soil temperature, preventing sudden fluctuations that can harm plant roots. It also aids in moisture retention, especially during dry spells, while protecting the soil from erosion caused by heavy rainfall. Additionally, fall mulching helps insulate plant roots during the winter, safeguarding them from freezing temperatures.
  4. Winter Rest: While winter is not the typical time to apply mulch, there are situations where it can be beneficial. In regions with extremely cold winters, mulching around the base of sensitive plants can offer insulation against frost heave and temperature extremes. However, it’s important to note that applying mulch too early in winter can prevent the soil from freezing, potentially causing damage. Instead, consider adding a layer of mulch in late fall, after the ground has cooled but before the first frost.

Choosing the best time of year to put down mulch is essential for maximizing the benefits it provides to your garden. Spring jumpstarts the growing season, summer shields plants from extreme heat, fall preserves soil health, and winter protects sensitive plants. By understanding the unique requirements of each season, you can optimize the effectiveness of mulch in maintaining moisture levels, regulating soil temperature, preventing weed growth, and reducing soil erosion. Remember, the right time to mulch depends on your specific climate, plant types, and garden conditions, so always adapt these guidelines to suit your unique circumstances.

12 May 2023

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Our Mulch Sale – Get $3.00 off per yard on all Retail and Wholesale Mulch!!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a special sale on our retail and wholesale mulch products? Our mulch is made from high-quality materials and comes in a variety of colors and types to enhance the beauty of your garden.

For this special occasion, we’re offering a $3.00 discount on all mulch purchases made this weekend. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to spruce up your garden or a landscaper in need of bulk mulch, we have you covered. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best products and customer service possible.

So why choose mulch? Mulch is an essential part of any garden, as it helps retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. With our mulch, you can rest assured that your garden will thrive and look beautiful all season long.

Don’t wait any longer – take advantage of our Mother’s Day sale and give your mom or any special person in your life a gift that will make their garden flourish. Visit our store today and see the difference our mulch can make!

17 Apr 2023

2023 Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

Today, more than ever, it’s important to take action and make a positive impact on the environment. As a mulch wholesaler and class 4 compost facility, we’re committed to providing organic solutions that promote healthy soil and reduce waste.

Mulch and compost are not only environmentally friendly but also provide a range of benefits for your garden. Mulch helps to conserve soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature, while compost enriches the soil with vital nutrients and improves soil structure.

To celebrate Earth Day, we’re excited to offer FREE DELIVERY on all of our products! Whether you’re a landscaper, gardener, or homeowner, this is a great opportunity to take action and make a positive impact on the environment.

By using mulch and compost, you’re helping to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and promoting sustainable landscaping practices. Not to mention, you’re also supporting healthy soil, which is essential for plant growth and biodiversity.

So, what are you waiting for? Contact us today to place your order and take advantage of our Earth Day offer. Together, let’s make a positive impact on the environment and promote sustainable living. Happy Earth Day!

07 Apr 2023

Why Mulch

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B Sharp Property Maintenance & True Mulch is always on the lookout for ways to improve the appearance and health of their clients’ lawns and gardens. One of the most effective ways to achieve these goals is through the use of mulch. Mulch is a layer of organic or inorganic material that is applied to the surface of the soil. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using mulch in landscaping.

  1. Conserves Moisture One of the most significant benefits of using mulch is that it helps to conserve moisture in the soil. Mulch acts as a protective barrier over the soil, which reduces the amount of water that evaporates from the soil’s surface. This is especially important during dry periods, as it can reduce the need for watering by up to 50%.
  2. Controls Weeds Another advantage of using mulch is that it helps to control weeds. Mulch forms a barrier over the soil that prevents weed seeds from germinating and growing. This can significantly reduce the amount of time and money spent on weed control.
  3. Improves Soil Fertility Mulch is an excellent source of organic matter, which can improve soil fertility. As the mulch breaks down, it releases nutrients into the soil, which can be used by plants to grow. This can reduce the need for fertilizer applications and improve plant health.
  4. Regulates Soil Temperature Mulch can help to regulate soil temperature by insulating the soil from extreme temperatures. In the summer, mulch can keep the soil cool, while in the winter, it can help to keep the soil warm. This can improve plant growth and reduce stress on plants during extreme weather conditions.
  5. Enhances Landscape Appearance Finally, mulch can enhance the appearance of a landscape. Mulch comes in a variety of colors and textures, which can be used to create a unique and visually appealing landscape design. Mulch also provides a neat and tidy appearance to garden beds and around trees.

 

In conclusion, using mulch in landscaping has numerous benefits. It can conserve moisture, control weeds, improve soil fertility, regulate soil temperature, and enhance the appearance of a landscape. Incorporating mulch into your landscape maintenance services can provide many benefits to your home.

 

01 Apr 2022

Seasonal Maintenance

The Importance of Seasonal Maintenance Of Your Yard

Seasonal maintenance of your yard is one important thing that many do not think about. In our busy lives, we don’t think about all the things that can and do happen with our outside living spaces when the seasons change. Your yard is a living thing and needs care too.

 

You should follow a schedule with maintenance on your yard. This is easily done if you are able to hire a landscaping company to take care of the work for you. Each season brings a new task that needs to be done to make sure that our outdoor living areas are well taken care of and enjoyable to us for that season.

 

Each of the seasons brings its own unique challenges. Money doesn’t grow on trees and they are not cheap to bring back from neglect either!

 

A well-maintenance landscape has a better chance of recovering quickly from attacks from pests/insects, disease, and adverse weather. Not only will your landscape be healthy, but it will be aesthetically pleasing as well.

 

Outside of the health and beauty when maintaining your landscape with the seasons, you also increase the value of your home. 

 

Spring is the time when you want to prepare your landscape for the upcoming summer months. In the spring it is important to clean up debris from the winter, care for your grass after it has been dormant, prune and planting of seeds after the last frost and the ground is warm. This is also the time to contact a local landscaping company. Full-service landscaping companies like B-Sharp Property Maintenance can customize a seasonal schedule that works best for you!

 

Summer is the time when we spend the most time outdoors. This is the time when you care for your spring planting to ensure that it is healthy and lasts through the season. Summer also brings the heat so watering becomes an important task. You could have your lawn aerated in the summer months to promote airflow, helping to keep your lawn healthy.

 

Fall is the time when you want to start your winter preparations. All your hard work in the spring and care in the summer should not in vain. You will want to make sure to keep the falling and blowing leaves off your landscape. This will prevent lawn diseases from starting. Toward the end of fall is the time to do your final pruning and winterization of shrubs, trees, and your lawn. 

 

Winter is usually the hardest on our landscapes, with the harsh freezing temperatures, snow, and salt applications. This is the time when you want to make sure that you are careful. Your salt distribution can be detrimental to your lawn and gardens. 

 

Seasonal care for your landscape is just as important as the seasonal care of your home. It will help to ensure that you get to enjoy the most out of your outdoor living space!

15 Mar 2022

True Mulch The truely organic mulch

Are you looking for an all-organic mulch to help make your landscape look beautiful this spring, summer, and fall? Have you researched the different types of mulch that are out there? 

Well if you have done some research, I am sure you have found there are hundreds of varieties of mulch and many different manufacturers. There however is only one company out there that manufactures 100% all-natural organic mulch! 

B-Sharp Property Maintenance, located in Green, Ohio is the one and only manufacturer of True Mulch! 

 

 

 

 

True Mulch is an all-natural,100% organic, and locally manufactured mulch. What makes this mulch so special? True Mulch is 100%. It is these things that set True Mulch apart from other mulches. 

 

True mulch comes it two variants and multiple colors. Their color is created by using an all-natural carbon-based dye, there are no non-organic chemicals used in the process. 

You can purchase Red, Hardwood Brown, Chocolate Brown, Premium Brown, and Double Dark. 

Most companies use anything that a mulch company has laying around. Some companies use railroad ties, pallets, and yard clippings. Chemicals are not safe for animals and humans alike! 

When you put mulch down you are using it to not only help the beauty of your landscape but to also protect your plants, trees, and shrubs and overtime to build up the topsoil in your landscape. When you use True Mulch you can rest easy knowing that your plants are not being exposed to harmful chemicals or pesticides and when your mulch is decomposing it is creating a healthy non-chemically altered topsoil! 

If you are looking for top quality 100% all-natural organic mulch you must check out B-Sharp Property Mantiances True Mulch it is hands down the best around!

13 Aug 2021

Organic and Inorganic Mulch

Organic mulches consist of material that is 100% all-natural that has the ability to decompose on its own. Organic mulch is made up of material such as tree bark, grass clippings, straw, compost, and grape pomace. Organic mulch benefits the soil beneath it, protecting it and, allowing worms to gracefully move underneath moistening the soil keeping it fresh and alive. Earthworms add natural nutrients that you may have not known you needed in your soil. These nutrients consist of such things as potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and trace elements. 

Mulches that include plastic sheeting, rocks, rubber chips, or railroad ties are considered to be inorganic and will grow fungus over time. This material doesn’t have the ability to decompose on its own and has to be replaced more often. Most worms stay clear of this type of mulch, making it harder to maintain moisture and the natural nutrients throughout the mulch. Inorganic mulch has the tendency to increase temperate and can be harmful to the plants in that area. 

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13 Aug 2021

What is the Purpose of Mulching ?

Mulching is basically the most beneficial work that can be done to your property. Mulch places a barrier around your plants, trees, shrubs, and protects the soil from harsh weather. When beds are landscaped it has the ability to reduce weeds and helps the soil stay fresh. 

Mulch should be applied twice each year. Once in the fall and once in the spring. 

The best time to apply mulch in the autumn months is late summer to late fall. This helps insulate any plants you may have during the winter months.  The best time to apply mulch in the spring is after spring clean-up and edging.

13 Aug 2021

Mistakes to Avoid

Tips and tricks!

  • Don’t over mulch. You should not apply more than 3inches of depth.
  • Try to keep the mulch 1-3in away from trunks of trees to prevent the bark from rotting.
13 Aug 2021

Tips and Tricks !

 

Soil, considered by many to be the most crucial surface for any landscape/ garden on the property. Creating this barrier not only looks fabulous but serves a huge purpose! Now it’s time to know what soil works best for your use.

Topsoil can have multiple textures to it, usually including materials such as clay, sand, and silt. For gardening purposes, avoid heavily packing the topsoil, this will help retain water and allow air to travel in and out of the topsoil.

What is topsoil???

Topsoil is considered to be the foremost layer, hence; the word “top.” 

Here at B-sharp topsoil is screened to remove debris and create a natural texture to best suit your property. 

Use of topsoil : 

  1. level low spots 
  2. Add organic material to help reduce weed growth

What is bedding soil?

Bedding soil is a form of topsoil that has been modified to ensure plant growth. Bedding soil is more specific to plant inhabitants and smaller sections. Bedding soil may include compost and other potting mixes.

 

 

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