Pracitces of Landscapers: Depth of mulch and staking of trees
Mulch:*
When landscapers say they will provide 3" of mulch (rock or organic) please check carefully and hold them to it.* My recent experience indicates that the depth of mulch is closer to 1 inch, not three.* With just one inch, there is just one "layer" of mulch material before you see the weed barrier.* With pine bark chips, the slightest rain creates bare spots.* I have requested a correction and will advise the results in the next week - and reveal the name of the company if not corrected.
Staking of trees:*
My landscaper initially refused to stake the trees she installed.* After noting that one tree was at a 45 degree angle, and after a couple of phone calls, she arranged to have 3 of my trees staked.
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Brockton, MA 1946-49 * Fort Lauderdale 1950-66 * Northern Virginia (Army) 1967-69 * North Lauderdale 1970-72 * Coconut Creek 1973-87 * St. Louis 1988-89 # Northern Virginia (again) 1990-2000 * Destin, FL 2001-08 * The Villages - Amelia/Hadley
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