A Healthy Yard Grows a Healthy Family

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Time outdoors is good for the mind, body, and soul. But when you don’t have an appealing place at home to spend time outside, […]

Amending Lawn Soil

Ohio is known for compact clay soil that tends to run slightly acidic.  Amending your lawn with Sweet Peet is the best way to amend soil composition, provide lasting nutrients, and moisture retention.  The addition of Sweet Peet to your lawn’s soil helps neutralize the PH level of the […]

Sweet Peet Spot Seeding

One of our happy customers sent this in to us and we wanted to share his success. Late summer to early fall is the best time to spot seed and over seed your lawn.   Seeding in the spring leaves turf susceptible to weeds, as grass seed and weed preventer cannot […]

Sweet Peet® Organic Mulch Eliminates Weeds

Weed Mats Beneath Mulch Defeat Benefits of Organic Mulch

Although weed mats can help create a barrier to ward off evasive weeds, We DO NOT RECOMMEND using a them or other fabric beneath mulch. Using a weed mat or other fabric beneath organic mulch defeats many of the benefits […]

4th of July Gardening Tips

By the time the Fourth of July holiday rolls around, spring and summer gardening activity is nearing the end.

Now, your perennials and annuals are in the ground and be enjoying the fruits of your labor.

Your vegetable garden should be in full harvest, with lots of lettuces, berries and […]

City Mulch: Is It Safe?

Many cities offer residents free mulch, and using this mulch could yield significant cost savings.

But does free mulch mean it’s good mulch?

That’s the question!

In many cases, city mulch may contain hidden surprises that are bad for your garden.

Here’s what you need to know about using city mulch.

Where’s it from? […]

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Dad

Think outside the box this year, and consider getting dad something unusual but thoughtful. Here are a few ideas:

• Let your dad unwind – his way. There’s nothing better than hanging outside on Father’s Day, tinkering around the yard. Your dad may appreciate […]
  

The Pros and Cons of Rubber Mulch

Rubber mulch’s reputation precedes it.

But should it?

The durable, lasting mulch is everywhere. Used in playgrounds and gardens, rubber mulch is a recycled product, made from old tires. While its color lasts longer than traditional mulch and its heavy weight means it will […]

Container Gardening: Your Solution to Harvesting Fresh Berries

Maybe it’s your dream to one day own a farm. Perhaps you like the idea of a huge berry orchard, but just don’t have the space or time to devote to it. Some soils aren’t conducive for growing berries.

No worries. You can grow berries in […]

Memorial Day Weekend Is the Perfect Time for Planting Your Garden

By the time this weekend rolls around, you’ll be itching to get your hands dirty (in your garden)! Memorial Day weekend is the busiest gardening weekend of the season. Gardeners everywhere will be buying, digging and planting away.

Make sure to go into this […]