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 COMPOST - a natural, recycled, organic product made from a variety of clean organic feedstock, such as cow manure, yard trimmings or biosolids. While composted products are not fertilizers, they work well to improve plant growth when combined with fertilizers. High quality compost has an earthy smell, is rich in nutrients and has a uniform brown or black color.
MULCH - a covering placed around plants or covering the ground in lieu of plants, to prevent the growth of weeds. When placed around plants, a mulch provides additional benefits, including reduction of erosion and water loss, and the regulation of soil temperature. Organic mulches, upon decomposition, serve as soil amendments. Selection of mulch involves several factors, such as ph, acid and alkaline levels. Decomposition, nourishment and aeration are more considerations.
SOD - is a living plant that is bred for specific uses. The plants are rolled with the soil it was grown in - the portion that is the root mass. The most common sods are bluegrass and wildflower.
SOIL - a complex environment of minerals, organic material, water, gasses, and living organisms. Soil allows plants to grow, supporting life on our planet.
Soil is more prevalent in regions of high moisture and high temperatures than in cold, dry regions as the increased moisture contributes to erosion and increased temperature contributes to a more rapid breakdown of organic material. When organic material breaks down, it forms "humus" - a dark tarry substance that is very fertile for plant growth.
STONE - natural, cut and shaped or recycled - stone has many landscaping uses. Gardens, driveways and structures can be designed and installed in stone.
NATURE - It takes 500 years for nature to form an inch of topsoil. Soil components are carried from upper to lower layers in a process called leaching. Top Soil depth is referred to as tillage in farm applications. How much topsoil is needed? Check out the contact or links pages.
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