Author: Rich Datzman

Making Mulch With a Wood Chipper

Savvy gardeners known that mulching is the icing on the top of the proverbial cake of every healthy flowerbed. Mulch doesn’t just make gardens look nice; it also helps to keep them weed-free and well fertilized. As the mulch decomposes every year, it adds a layer of compost to the soil that makes it more… Read more »

5 Tips for Painting Your Home’s Exterior

With the sunny days of summer in full swing, many homeowners are taking advantage of the nice weather by treating their homes to some seasonal TLC. While some folks are just tidying up flowerbeds and pressure washing the deck, other more ambitious souls are preparing to give their homes a fresh coat of paint. Painting… Read more »

Dethatch Your Lawn and Bring Back the Green

Thatch consists of the accumulated stems, leaves, and roots that build up on top of the soil in your lawn. While some thatch is a natural feature of all lawns, too much thatch can constrict the root systems of grasses, causing them to thin and wither overtime. A lawn with excessive thatch will feel spongy… Read more »

Prepping Your Garden for Growing Season

Okay readers, spring has arrived! We can feel it in the air; it’s almost that time of year when everything turns back to green and we can finally start enjoying our outdoor living space again. What better time to prep your garden for the coming growing season? The first step is to begin preparing the… Read more »