Mulching trees and shrubs is a good method to reduce landscape maintenance and keep plants healthy. Mulch helps conserve moisture --- 10 to 25 percent reduction in soil moisture loss from evaporation. Mulches help keep the soil well aerated by reducing soil compaction that results when raindrops hit the soil. They also reduce water runoff and soil erosion. Mulches prevent soil and possible fungi from splashing on the foliage ---- thus reducing the likelihood of soil-borne diseases. They help maintain a more uniform soil temperature (warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer) and promote the growth of soil microorganisms and earth worms.

Mulches eliminate mowing around trees and shrubs and provide a physical barrier that prevents damage from lawn mowers and weed trimmers. A 2- to 4-inch layer (after settling) is adequate to prevent most weed seeds from germinating. Mulch should be applied to a weed-free soil surface. Simply covering perennial weeds such as Bermuda grass or nut sedge will not prevent their growth.

The mulched area should include as much of the root zone as possible. For beds mulch the entire area. For individual plants, such as trees, the mulched area should extend at least 3 to 6 feet out from the base of the plant. It is advisable to pull the mulch 1 to 2 inches from the base of plants to prevent bark decay.

Mulch depth depends on the type of material used and the drainage and moisture holding capacity of the soil. Sandy soils dry out quickly and often benefit from a slightly deeper mulch layer (3 to 4 inches). A site that stays moist may not benefit from mulching at all.

Mulch can be applied any time of the year. However, the best time to mulch is late spring after the soil has warmed. Early spring application will delay soil warming and possibly plant growth. It is not necessary to remove the mulch when you fertilize. Apply the fertilizer over the mulch --- nutrients will move with water to the roots below.

Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch)

Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) is also called as Engineered Wood Fire. This is basically a wood chip manufactured to meet IPEMA specifications for Playground Surfacing. IPEMA (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) is a non-profit, trade association whose members include playground equipment and surfacing manufacturers. IPEMA works to promote an open market for its members and to promote increases in the quality and quantity of children’s play and playgrounds. Big Bird Tree Service, Inc. Dba: Envirmulch is a member of IPEMA. Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) is best to use as surface material on the playground to prevent injuries to kids while playing. Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) is different from other mulches as it is free of any impurities like dirt, metal, trash, etc.

It is recommended to have at least 6 inch layer of Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) around any playground equipments or playgrounds where kids play. If the fall height is more than 4 feet, the layer of Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) is to be increased depending on the fall height. Please contact us for more details. If you decide to have thicker than 6 inch layer of Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch), it is always better as a thicker layer will provide better cushion for the kids.

Big Bird Tree Service, Inc. Dba: Envirmulch is manufacturer of Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) and provides the delivery and installation services at reasonable prices. We have a machine called Bark Blower or Mulch Blower a pneumatic spreader which conveys Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) directly to your playgrounds surfaces. This machine also spreads materials other than the Kiddy Cushion (Playground Mulch) such as compost, mulches, and other bulk materials directly to your worksite.

Black Gold Compost (Organic Black Gold)

Composting is the decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent for adding to houseplants or enriching garden soil.

Today, the use of composting to turn organic wastes into a valuable resource is expanding rapidly in the United States and in other countries, as landfill space becomes scarce and expensive, and as people become more aware of the impacts they have on the environment. In ten years, composting will probably be as commonplace as recycling aluminum cans is today, both in the backyard and on an industrial scale. Many states in the USA have stated goals or legislative mandates to drastically reduce the volume of waste being sent to landfills.

Black Gold Compost is manufactured by recycling solid organic wastes. Black Gold Compost is general use compost completely recycled from organic waste resources. Big Bird Tree Service, Inc. DBA: Envirmulch completely supports the recycling of organic waste to produce the useful items like compost, mulch, playground mulch, and energy etc.