http://www.proudlandlandscape.com/articles.htm Landscaping articles about various landscape and lawn issues en-us Proudland Landscape, LLC 2005-2007 http://www.proudlandlandscape.com/helpinfo.html#mulch Mulch serves at least four important functions in the landscape. Now that Spring is coming and the last leaves have fallen–or have almost fallen–it is time to be sure the mulch in your beds is sufficient and replenished. Mulch is basically a layer of material which covers the soil in your beds. It can be organic or inorganic. Typically I recommend organic because it provides a fuller range of benefits and fewer hassles. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 00:07:00 EST http://www.proudlandlandscape.com/helpinfo.html#compost Compost is often referred to as "Gardener's Gold" because of its ability to help plants grow. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST http://www.proudlandlandscape.com/helpinfo.html#streams Leaves can be washed into local streams where bacteria can cause the leaves to decay and release phosphorous. Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST http://www.proudlandlandscape.com/helpinfo.html#crapes It is not uncommon to see them being pruned as early as December. Our customers see this, and I am frequently asked when the crape myrtles will be pruned. Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:00:00 EST