Mulch is the foundation of any great landscaping endeavor, defending plants from weeds, nutrifying soil and absorbing moisture. Unfortunately, not all mulch is created equally. In fact, those bags from the hardware store can contain chemicals that harm plants, sterilize soil and otherwise wreak havoc on your outdoor space. If you want to reap the…
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Lumberjacks has been turning high-quality hardwood from local, established vendors into premium mulch for the odd lawn in Chicagoland, also delivering mulch to more remote parts of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We take pride in how well our mulch has helped residents maintain gardens, yards and flower beds. But how does mulch help plants…
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Each spring, laying new premium mulch can be one of the most difficult chores for homeowners. There’s a lot to do, but none of it’s beyond your abilities. Between the two of us, we can help you take better ownership of your lawn and astutely answer the question, “How much mulch do I need?” When…
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If the worlds of culinary creation and firewood are to collide, you’ll need to settle for nothing less than premium cooking wood. But what is premium cooking wood, and what distinguishes it from plain, old firewood? We hope this article helps you remember a couple important nuggets about finding the best cooking wood no matter…
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A good fire makes all the difference. Nothing saps the energy and joy out of a camping trip or backyard barbeque like a fizzling flame and billows of dirty smoke. The wrong firewood will do that. So, before you grab the first pile of bundled firewood you see for your next outing, we urge you…
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It’s time to second guess your kneejerk response to needing firewood. Just now, you thought to yourself, I’m going to need some firewood soon. So, you went on Google and searched for “seasoned firewood for sale near me” to find the closest seller with the cheapest prices. That’s what you usually do when firewood season…
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Stop right there because we know what you’re going to say: “Where can I find bulk mulch delivery near me that’s worthy of my hard-earned cash?” We get it. You’ve been hurt before by companies trying to foist subpar mulch on you. It stinks, it’s wrong and we don’t like it. You deserve mulch that…
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Here’s How to Store Kiln-Dried Firewood to Keep It Perfect for Burning! We love kiln-dried firewood because it provides instant gratification. There’s no waiting around for it to get dry enough to burn like you have to with seasoned firewood. Instead, the wood comes straight out of the kiln with an incredibly low amount of…
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It’s Time for the Ultimate Battle: Kiln-Dried vs. Seasoned Firewood! Yankees vs. Red Sox, Bears vs. Packers, Ali vs. Frazier—everyone loves a good rivalry. In the firewood industry, there’s no more captivating rivalry than kiln-dried vs. seasoned firewood. The competition has been going on for many years now. Even today, firewood enthusiasts continue to debate…
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Follow These Steps to Lay Mulch Around a Foundation the Right Way! So, you want to lay mulch around the outside of your home. And why wouldn’t you? After all, mulch prevents weeds, keeps plants healthy and looks amazing! There’s so much to love about the many benefits it provides. The problem? You don’t know…
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