Should You Mulch in the Winter?

Should You Mulch in the Winter?

So, should you mulch in the winter? In many cases, the answer is yes. We mulch throughout most of the year for several reasons. For example, we use mulch to control erosion, prevent weeds, and make it look good. However, winter mulching can often be for other reasons,...
Dormant Grass Seeding

Dormant Grass Seeding

Dormant grass seeding is simply sowing grass seeds in late fall or winter. It’s when soil temperatures are too low for germination. The dormant seeds sit until spring. Thus using the freeze-thaw cycle and winter water to establish themselves earlier than...
Should You Water Conifers in Winter?

Should You Water Conifers in Winter?

Yes, you need to water conifers in winter, especially when it’s dry, because they lose moisture through their needles but can’t absorb water from frozen ground. So, this topic came up while chatting with Desmond Corn, a Berger Hargis consultant and...