How to Tell Which Soil Products You Need
As most landscapers know, the quality of your soil can make or break the success of the plants. The right level of microorganism activity, moisture, texture, pH, and nutrients is
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Joe’s Journal, Summer Edition: Soil Conditioning and Fertilization
This blog post is about the earth. It all starts there. I know, I know, you are thinking it is all about the sun. But that comes later. Plants start
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Joe’s Journal, Summer Edition: Soil & Plant Health, pH & Mineral Availability, and Carbon & Nitrogen Cycles
To grow and keep plants healthy, we need to consider the soil environment. The soil-root interface is called the rhizosphere. In this section, we will discuss soil health as it
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Joe’s Journal, Spring Edition – The Art of Transplanting Trees: How Trees are Machine Dug in the Nursery and How to Plant in the Landscape
In the blog two weeks ago entitled The Art of Transplanting Trees for Both the Avid Gardener and the Interested Professional, we discussed digging trees by two methods: using bare
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Joe’s Journal: Winter Edition – Bed Prep, part 2
In part 1 of our Bed Prep journey, we discussed preparing beds for seeds and gardens, and getting a hoop house set up to assist with growing. In part 2,
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How to Reduce Winter Salt Damage with Na-X
Throughout the winter, the repeated use of sodium-based ice melt products can be damaging to soils and plants. As snow, ice and grounds thaw, sodium from ice melt product can
Guide to Best Management Practices for Turf Grass
Mowing Improperly cut grass will see a decline in overall turf quality. By following the 1/3 rule we will never remove more than 1/3 of the grass blades during a
Arborjet Protects Plants from Drought
According to preliminary data released by NASA on Monday September 12, 2016, this past August was the warmest month on record. According to the data, this has been the
Arborjet Approved: Harrington’s Organic Pro Series: Soil Health Workshops
Arborjet’s Horticultural Specialist, Matt Andrus, recently gave his stamp of approval on the exceptional hands-on classes lead by industry pioneer, Todd Harrington of Harrington’s Organic Land Care. The classes include
Winterizing Shrubs, Trees and Perennials with Matt Andrus
Follow these steps from Arborjet’s Horticultural Specialist, Matt Andrus, to avoid winter injury and damage to your plants. Andrus is a member of Arborjet’s research and development team, devoted to
