We want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season! Thank you for choosing Dudley’s Dew-Right for your tree and mulch needs. We look forward to serving you in the coming New Year!
WINTER TREE WORK
We have been very lucky with the winter weather so far and we are still working hard to remove trees. NOW is also a great time for tree removal. When the ground is cold or frozen, there is less lawn and ground disruption. Take advantage of our discounted winter rates, too!
Is your landscape ready for the chilly temperatures? If not, we can help you get there! Ask us about our mulch specials today! We have delivery, pick-up, or installation options.
TREE TRIMMING
Fall is an excellent time to trim your trees! We’ve got the skilled crew, equipment, and experience to do it right. Reach out today!
NOW is the time to get those trees trimmed or even removed, if necessary. Leaves are beginning to turn and drop and it’s an easy time to recognize dead limbs, and problem areas on a tree before they become an issue during the cold season. The recent storm created some damage, as well. Get your tree cleaned up and healthy now for recovery over the winter months and spring growth!
Cooler day and evening temperatures have arrived and the days are getting shorter, once again. Fall has arrived! Did you know our blower trucks not only install mulch but can also be used to install topsoil and compost? Our truck also has a supplemental injection system which allows us to add seed to the installation process! This process is called Terraseeding®️. You can learn more about the process, HERE. Still, have questions or need a quote? Reach out today! Take a look and learn more about some of the benefits of this method below:
One-step process (seed is “planted” when installed)
Helps with erosion control
Helps with weed control
Quicker germination
Thicker/fuller lawn
Click the image below to watch the process in action!
When the days grow shorter, chlorophyll dies off and other chemicals become the main source of color. At the same time, the tree starts to grow a layer of scar tissue at the bottom of each leaf’s stem. Over time, the connection between the leaf and the tree weakens enough that the wind or gravity pulls the leaf down. NPS.gov
QUALITY MULCH
We manufacture our own mulch! We offer bulk delivery and pickups at our yard. Call today for pricing, at 402-421-0870.
Cooler day and evening temperatures have arrived and the days are getting shorter, once again. Fall has arrived! Did you know our blower trucks not only install mulch but can also be used to install topsoil and compost? Our truck also has a supplemental injection system which allows us to add seed to the installation process! This process is called Terraseeding®️. You can learn more about the process, HERE. Still, have questions or need a quote? Reach out today! Take a look and learn more about some of the benefits of this method below:
One-step process (seed is “planted” when installed)
Helps with erosion control
Helps with weed control
Quicker germination
Thicker/fuller lawn
Click the image below to watch the process in action!
It’s time to start thinking about those fall outdoor projects! Call today to have one of our arborists come out to take a look at the health of your trees before the seasonal transition sets in and with it, the weather!
A: It’s a common misconception that tree maintenance cannot be done during the winter months, or that tree care companies don’t operate during this time of the year. The reality is that winter is a good time for pruning and tree removal services.
LOOKING FOR QUALITY BULK MULCH?
We manufacture our own mulch! We offer bulk delivery and pickups at our yard. Call today for pricing, at 402-421-0870.
It seems as though our spring storms have arrived late in the season! Has your home or property been effected recently from July storm damage? Maybe your trees aren’t ready for the coming weather, predicted for this week? We can help! Our equipment, including our newest grapple saw truck, can get the job done right!
Q: How much damage can a stree withstand from a storm to survive?
A: If enough of the root system is destroyed or detached, the tree will die. As a general rule, 20% of the root system can be destroyed before the tree will show signs of injury. If 40% of the root system is lost, the tree will probably die.
NEED BULK MULCH?
We manufacture our own mulch! We offer bulk delivery and pickups at our yard. Call today for pricing, at 402-421-0870.
We’ve got all the colors and multiple options for your mulch needs, from full-service mulch blowing, to do-it-yourself! Call us today for estimates, to schedule delivery, and don’t forget to ask us about our SUMMER SPECIALS!
In our last blog, we went over the many benefits mulch can add to your landscape. At Dudley’s, we utilize mulching technology that is unique to our company. Behold, the Dudley’s Dew Right Express Mulch Blower Truck!
Mulch Blower
The traditional technique of putting down mulch involves hauling the product in the bed of a truck to the job site, shoveling it from the truck into wheelbarrows, wheeling the wheelbarrows across a landscape, and then dumping and placing the product. It’s a labor-intensive process that frankly takes much longer than it needs to. Not only that, it leaves the mulch clumpy and uneven on the ground, and holds potential to damage existing landscaping in the process.
Dudley’s Dew Right Services uses a state of the art mulch blower system, which eliminates several steps in the traditional mulching process. Our system allows our crews to finish jobs faster and ultimately save you money. The mulch blower system also allows for a cleaner, more consistent, even application than traditional mulching, which will keep your soil healthier and your landscape tidier in the end.
Dudley’s Dew Right Services also provides high-quality mulch that you won’t find at the store or from our competitors. We use the trees that we remove to make our own mulch- it’s put through a grinder, naturally aged, and then dyed to create a quality, one-of-a-kind product. Available colors include black, coffee brown, natural, dark brown, and red, but if you have another color in mind, we’ll happily customize a color to meet your landscape needs.
Our mulch is an all-natural, nitrogen-rich product that provides soil with the nutrients it needs to thrive. To read about the other benefits mulch provides, check out our previous blog here.
Gone are the days (and money…and time) of mulching your landscape with a pair of gloves and a wheelbarrow. Dudley’s Dew Right Express Mulch Blower System is a convenient, money-saving way to improve the quality of your soil and give your landscape the flare it needs. Dudley’s offers free estimates with no obligation, so contact us today!
“Mulching” is the act of placing protective (usually decomposing, organic) materials on top of bare soil and around plants, and it’s one of the best things you can do for your yard, garden, or landscape. It seems the benefits of using mulch are endless, but we’ll focus on the big ones:
Inhibits weed growth and germination. Weeds are not only unsightly, they hog nutrients, water, and sunlight from the plants that you actually intend to grow. Adding mulch to your landscape keeps weeds from receiving the sunlight they need to survive. Mulch creates a physical barrier that most weeds do not have enough energy to sprout through.
Retains moisture. Mulch acts as a sponge- it stores water for the soil beneath it to use when necessary. Again, mulch acts as a physical barrier for soil as well, which limits evaporation and keeps soil hydrated in hot, dry conditions. Mulch can keep you from having to water your landscaping as much, which keeps your wallet and the environment happy!
Protects from temperatures fluctuations. During the winter, a layer of mulch protects plant roots from frost-heaving, in which plants are literally pushed out of the ground by the natural expansion and contraction of the soil as it cools off and heats up. During the summer, mulch keeps plant roots from becoming overheated and damaged.
Prevents soil erosion. Mulch not only keeps soil hydrated, it protects it in times of excess precipitation. A barrier of mulch lessens the brunt of heavy rainfall and keeps soil from washing away.
Controls pests. Certain types of mulch contain various elements that can actually deter pests from your landscape. As organic mulches break down, they improve the chemistry of the soil which encourages the numbers of helpful bacteria, fungi, and insects. These helpful organisms help to fight off other harmful, destructive organisms. Additionally, some types of mulch, like cedar and cypress, contain natural oils and chemicals that deter bugs.
Encourages earthworms. As you can see, mulch can dramatically improve the quality of the soil beneath it. Earthworms are attracted to good, healthy soil, and every gardener knows that earthworms do wonders for a landscape through nutrient cycling.
Improves the look of your landscape. Lastly, adding mulch to your garden or landscape can drastically improve the way it looks. Filling in empty spaces with mulch will give your space a more complete, attractive appearance. Not only that, mulch is simple to care for and will never compete with other plants or landscape features.
Whether your soil needs some TLC or you’re just looking to enhance the look of your outdoor space, mulch is a great addition to any landscape. For expert mulch services that won’t disturb your landscape, contact Dudley’s Dew Right Services here!
You worked hard (or paid a lot of money) to create the beautiful landscape that surrounds your home, so it only makes sense that you want to maintain it. Many people think that the only way to keep their yard green is to water it constantly. However, overwatering can be detrimental to the health of your landscape by causing shallow roots, weed growth, fungus, and disease. Even more, it’s environmentally wasteful and can become costly. Check out these tips for maintaining a lush yard with less water (and a pleasant surprise when you open your water bill!)
Save Water in Landscaping
Water in the morning. Less evaporation occurs in the morning, so it’s best to set your sprinklers to finish their cycle before 8 am. There is less wind and heat earlier in the day, which allows your landscape to utilize fully the water it receives.
Use mulch. Adding mulch to your landscape is an easy way to save on water (and it can be visually complementary to flowers and plants). Mulch acts as a sponge to hold and retain water, making it available to the surrounding soil when necessary.
Pay attention to the weather. This seems obvious, but many people forget that they should be adjusting their watering frequencies with changing weather. You should be watering the most during July and August and less in the preceding and proceeding months. During periods of precipitation, turn automatic systems off.
Make necessary adjustments and repairs. Observe the pattern of your sprinkler system and if you notice excess water being sprayed on sidewalks, streets, patios, etc., move your sprinklers or reset them to ensure the landscape itself is receiving most of the water. If you feel like something is wrong with your sprinkler system, have it checked out as soon as possible. A leak in an automatic system could waste hundreds of gallons of water or even cause structural damage to your home.
Water heavily, but less often. If you’re watering every day, consider watering every other day or every few days, but increase the time the sprinklers run on these days. This reduces evaporation and allows water to seep further down into the soil, giving roots the moisture they need.
Use a trigger sprayer when hand-watering. Attaching a trigger sprayer allows you to only disperse water from a hose when you need to. This saves water from being wasted when you’re doing anything other than watering your landscape (moving areas, taking a break, etc.). Trigger sprayers are an especially good investment because they serve dual purposes, like washing cars and other cleaning projects.
Install smart sprinkler technology. New technology monitors the weather and condition of your soil and then automatically turns your sprinkler system on when necessary. Smart sprinkler systems, while sometimes pricey, allow you to effortlessly minimize the amount of water used to take care of your landscaping.
Even though it’s been an exceptionally hot summer, you may still be overwatering your exterior landscape. Follow our tips to reduce the amount of water you’re using while keeping the environment, your yard, and your bank account happy!
