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Great presentation. Nice steady voice and good edits. One suggestion as far as video ideas is in the next mulch video you do place the camera in the bed so we get the shot of the mulch falling into place around the plants.. also if your able to capture b-roll footage of just the abient sounds of your yard such as songbirds in the afternoon. The audio from that file could be used during any shots you speed up so there is some background audio for those portions. Great video and from a professional landscaper there isn't anything I would change about your method. Many customers do not want to pay for 50 yards of mulch at one time. It's a big investment. So naturally many of our remulch jobs are done exactly this way. Deepest spots of new mulch are only 2-3 inches and that's only I'm areas we fill out depressions in the beds. Leveling beds with mulch is the simplest way to get it done.
@@michealshelton2133 Thank you very much I really appreciate the ideas and input. I really like a lot of it and will definitely try to use it in future videos. Thanks
As a contractor who used to put out tractor trailer loads of this stuff his technique is on point. Only thing I have to add is the inclusion of a number 17 scoop shovel to your equipment. You can carry more mulch and control the throw better. One other thing, never walk more than ten steps from the pile to throw the mulch. It’s more efficient to load it into a wheelbarrow or a pickup and move the bulk stuff closer to the next area.
I knew I can count on you for suggesting the right tools for the job. Spade shovel worked OK, Snow shovel worked better, but the Manure fork worked like a dream especially when it was piled high (less bending down). Once the pile was small and more spreadout, the snow shovel was great for cleaning up the driveway.
New subscriber, I am a widow lady & do all my own work, always wanting to learn a better way to do things. Thank you, and I'll be ordering new tools which you suggested.
This man is absolutely right I want a lawn care business and this is how I’ve done it as well because I worked with an older gentleman who taught me some things. And the job gets done three times as fast
Love hearing the birds, that makes working so much nicer. Your method of lying down your mulch is the same as what my husband told me to do spending our mature a few weeks ago ❤️
This video was so helpful I had to come back and comment, the pitch fork and the casting method saved me SO MUCH time and effort and I never would have thought of that on my own. Great stuff, thanks!
I'm new to your channel and have already found lots of really useful information. As a long time horse owner, I recognized that rake immediately, but it's not used for hay. The original version of that rake was used to fork manure out of a horse stall, somewhat in the way you would sift clumping cat litter. I have three or four of them in the barn and now I have another use for them. Thanks!
that first fork you has is called a potatoe fork (used for digging potatoes from the garden, an old fashioned hay fork has 3 tines, a manure fork has 5 tines, what you are using is called a sileage fork (9 to 11 tines), so now everyone knows. nice work and nice looking place.
This, more or less. Potato fork aka garden, digging or spading fork. We call the 5 tine one a pitchfork and the one he is using a manure fork. Lots of variation in tool names with landscape! Weed eater linetrimmer whacker etc is another good example
Pro tip: use a big shovel like a snow shovel. Make sure it’s a tough and sturdy. Also, lean your wheelbarrow when the mulch is high enough and use a pitch pork to pull into the wheelbarrow. You get 60% of the mulch in like 3 seconds.
@@syce25 seems pretty simple. Just lean your wheelbarrow up to the mulch if the pile is high enough and push or pull it into the wheelbarrow. Fills it in 2 seconds.
I use a big aluminum scoop shovel and it slides easily into mulch when scooping into from the bottom, let it lay on ground and push into the mulch. It's light and scoops up twice as much at your pitchfork.
Nice job. Always looks so clean and tidy when mulch is fresh. Just a note: the multi toned fork you were using is often used to clean the droppings from horse stalls because, like you found they work so well. A typical hay fork has fewer tines and are very sharp at the tips. Used these both a lot over many years. Great to have good tools. Had a cart similar to yours and found it made all sorts of tasks a lot easier. Great choice.
Nice man. Didn't think about spreading mulch that way and usually always just get 20-30 bags from HD. Thought getting a load in the driveway and using a shovel would be a hassle but this makes it look not too bad. I like the way you kinda throw it in too. With the bags, it's awkward getting into smaller areas and end up covering the plants. I think I'll try this next year. Thanks again!
Pine bark will cause the bed (soil) to eventually become more acidic... limiting nutrient availability over time. Best used only for beds of acid loving plants 😎
I like this, wonderful introduction and I agree with all your tool suggestions. The result is all there. Your wheelbarrow is just as good. Australia has learned from the Master Gardener!
Thank you, even with my tricks it's still a lot of work especially if you are working alone but the beds look so much better it makes it worthwhile. Thanks
Great vid on Fork 5:20 Me working backyard after Wife yells.. “DINNER in 10min!” I love using A blower over a push broomPro tip with blower use exactly like a push broom with same control just hold it straight up and down vertical to the cement and you can literally sweep it outward😉😎
Ya' forgot the most important tip of all: What to do when your wife comes out after you're done and have all your tools put away to say, "Did you mean to leave that spot uncovered?"
@@stonehillpropertymaintenan7570 Curious how so? Because most of the so-called pros in my area do a piss poor job of spreading mulch. They put it on too thick, sloppy, covering or damaging plants, creating volcanoes around trees, etc. They just want to get in and get out as fast as possible with no thought to applying it correctly or with care. That’s why I do it myself.
Great tips for mulch. I noticed when you started your blower, your actions are called a drop start. This can damage your starter spring. Your blower should have an easy start, check out Steve’s small engine repair. He can explain it much better than I. Keep them coming and I’ll keep watching.
I use a winter snow shovel for putting mulch in a wheel barrow. I have to scoop the mulch from the pavement rather than pushing the shovel into the pile, but it's light, ergonomic and holds a ton of mulch.
Nice work👍 I'm going to look into one of those hay rakes. If you take your blower and aim it flat at the surface, an inch or less, it acts as a squeegee to blow the mulch back to your edge. Takes some practice, but works really well.
Thank you, that does sound like a cool idea. I have sometimes put in in a shovel and blasted it into areas myself but I will have to give your idea a try. Thanks for watching.
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for your advice on the mulch fork. I had 14 yards to spread, and was planning on buying a horse stall shovel. Your video came up during a search, and literally saved my rear end. After buying a mulch fork at Menards, I can't imagine doing this any other way.
Much easier to load the wheelbarrow by laying it on its side about 35 to 45 degrees against the mulch pile, then raking the mulch into the wheelbarrow. Easier on the back and takes less than one minute to fill the barrow. And it's pretty easy to pull the full wheelbarrow back on its two wheels. Give it a try - I think you'll agree. Thanks for the video.
I just like using a small garbage can with mulch in it. Easy to hold. Can shake out around plants and other tight spots. Some use small square burlap bags with handles on them.
The use of a snow shovel is the way to go for those that wish to not store another tool like a manure/bedding fork just for mulching purposes once a year.
Putting the mulch down is the easy part prepping everything is what takes time. Weeding edging. Your beds are perfect already but your method gets it done quickly. Too bad i can never get a client like this its almost always like rocky beds with tons of weeds or the soil is like clay... always something.
Nice method I do mulch professional ly similar way I use am Leonard solid poly grain scoop and feather directly out of trailer front yards r always a brease backyard s just use barrels anyways great video
I do this for a living on comercial property’s we use hay pitch forks, wheel barrels, and our hands to spread it and doing it all day we do about 10-15 yards a day a person
In my part of the country we use landscaping fabric, then we put stone over that, and then we top it off with cedar chip mulch very different yet very effective
Looks very labour intensive, scooping in then scooping out, twisting your back continuously. The easiest and quickest way I've found is using a conventional wheelbarrow tipped on it's side up against the mulch pile, stand at the bottom of the barrow and rake the mulch back into the barrow, then leaving your rake in place on top of the mulch in the barrow pull the barrow upright. Also for areas around plants where you can't tip a barrow I fill 3 large buckets using the same method (bucket on it's side and rake in), 3 of the buckets I use will fit in the barrow for taking to the garden bed then tipping around the plants, I also find it easier to spread the mulch by hand which saves having to carry the rake with you. As you say mulch is expensive, I simply can't justify spending money on something that is going to rot away on the ground. I now use tree loppers mulch wherever I can, some times free or much less cost than commercial mulches, may not look as pretty but it has excellent holding ability especially on slopes. I'm getting on in years so saving the back strain using this method works for me.
I love your videos. They always give me inspiration for my own property. Especially because my property set up is very similar to yours. Unfortunately mine isn’t as private as yours is. However, my ultimate plan has been for it to be exactly like yours I love that. Did you plant all of those green Christmas type of trees around your yard? Exactly what kind are they?
You'll sometimes see those mulch forks called bedding forks. Slinging mulch is the way to do it to topdress. Freshens it up and prevents it from getting too thick. Add preen to save some weeding, and hand pull or keep a separate pump sprayer of glyphosate to deal with anything that pops through.
@@SS-qb2olNo you don't have to remove it. But I find it necessary as I grown in raised beds. During the winter the soil freezes solid. In the spring, when it starts to get warmer, if I remove the mulch the soil thaws and is workable at least three weeks to a month earlier than if I leave the mulch on. Hope this helps.
Great video, have you considered purchasing a compact tractor? Each time I get multiple yards of materials delivered and I load into a wheel barrel and spread by hand, my desire for a mechanical advantage grows.
Great video, follower bed looks great. I have a question? Do you have a video on how you measured your yard to calculate how you come up with the amount you need so you won't end up with to less or way to much. Thanks
perfect!! i got a lot of moss where my wooden fence it. it casts a shadow about 2m and i am thinking of doing a mulch bed along the entire fence, else i will always have moss
Every year, I put down LOTS of mulch. I have a steep slope that I often have to work on and I am forever getting mulch in my boots. I solved this problem by wearing hiking gaiters. It keeps it out of your shoes because mulch inside your shoes is very uncomfortable, not to mention, death to socks.
Old mulch that hasn’t composted should be raked up prior to adding new mulch. Soil has to breathe allowing the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the soil. By keeping a blanket on top of the soil you are disrupting a very important process for soil health and ultimately plant health You have tons of leaves and for my money using finely chopped leaves in combination with a good light bark mulch is a game changer
First fork is a spading fork, the one you are calling a hay fork is actually an ensilage fork. Great for mulch though I have put out tractor trailer loads with one just like it.
Great ideas! Thanks! I’m ready to do that now. May I ask what kind of mulch you used? It’s pretty! You don’t want to put 5” down at once anyway, but I’m sure you know this. It grows mold, and I had to have mine all removed because the previous owner left down about 8”, and it grew molds of all kinds. I was getting sick every time I gardened, because it’s toxic.
We have done a couple of beds for some customers. They insisted on us using a "weed barrier" it comes in a roll. I see it as a temp solution to a never ending problem. What are the benefits of "weed blocker"?
40 years in the landscape business I would never use pine mulch. Double hammered hard wood mulch (finely ground) as it does not blow and wash away like pine mulch. Hardwood mulch holds moisture much better and helps keep out weeds better. No professional would beat soft fiber plants throwing mulch. Nobody I know would wants 5 inches of mulch, 2-3 inches first mulch then add 1 inch yearly. You want the mulch to decay adding to soil value. Pine mulch only around plants that require the acid gained using pine mulch (azaleas , example).
What part of the country are you in ? I don't think we have hard wood mulch up in Boston? I'll have to check into that...not sure I've ever seen it used around here , 30 years in the business myself!
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Great presentation. Nice steady voice and good edits. One suggestion as far as video ideas is in the next mulch video you do place the camera in the bed so we get the shot of the mulch falling into place around the plants.. also if your able to capture b-roll footage of just the abient sounds of your yard such as songbirds in the afternoon. The audio from that file could be used during any shots you speed up so there is some background audio for those portions. Great video and from a professional landscaper there isn't anything I would change about your method. Many customers do not want to pay for 50 yards of mulch at one time. It's a big investment. So naturally many of our remulch jobs are done exactly this way. Deepest spots of new mulch are only 2-3 inches and that's only I'm areas we fill out depressions in the beds. Leveling beds with mulch is the simplest way to get it done.
@@michealshelton2133 Thank you very much I really appreciate the ideas and input. I really like a lot of it and will definitely try to use it in future videos. Thanks
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I am so jealous of your property!!! You have spent a lot of time on your yard and you should be proud!! Great work!
As a contractor who used to put out tractor trailer loads of this stuff his technique is on point. Only thing I have to add is the inclusion of a number 17 scoop shovel to your equipment. You can carry more mulch and control the throw better. One other thing, never walk more than ten steps from the pile to throw the mulch. It’s more efficient to load it into a wheelbarrow or a pickup and move the bulk stuff closer to the next area.
I knew I can count on you for suggesting the right tools for the job. Spade shovel worked OK, Snow shovel worked better, but the Manure fork worked like a dream especially when it was piled high (less bending down). Once the pile was small and more spreadout, the snow shovel was great for cleaning up the driveway.
Thanks for those extra tips.
New subscriber, I am a widow lady & do all my own work, always wanting to learn a better way to do things. Thank you, and I'll be ordering new tools which you suggested.
Thank you very much best of luck with yoru projects and thank you for watching.
This man is absolutely right I want a lawn care business and this is how I’ve done it as well because I worked with an older gentleman who taught me some things. And the job gets done three times as fast
Love hearing the birds, that makes working so much nicer. Your method of lying down your mulch is the same as
what my husband told me to do spending our mature a few weeks ago ❤️
This video was so helpful I had to come back and comment, the pitch fork and the casting method saved me SO MUCH time and effort and I never would have thought of that on my own. Great stuff, thanks!
The attention put forth to your yardwork is awe inspiring. Looks great! God bless 😁
Thank you very much
I'm new to your channel and have already found lots of really useful information. As a long time horse owner, I recognized that rake immediately, but it's not used for hay. The original version of that rake was used to fork manure out of a horse stall, somewhat in the way you would sift clumping cat litter. I have three or four of them in the barn and now I have another use for them. Thanks!
that first fork you has is called a potatoe fork (used for digging potatoes from the garden, an old fashioned hay fork has 3 tines, a manure fork has 5 tines, what you are using is called a sileage fork (9 to 11 tines), so now everyone knows. nice work and nice looking place.
This, more or less. Potato fork aka garden, digging or spading fork. We call the 5 tine one a pitchfork and the one he is using a manure fork. Lots of variation in tool names with landscape! Weed eater linetrimmer whacker etc is another good example
@@GeertSawek facts
You, Sir, are a genius! Love the channel and appreciate the simplistic yet smart way you approach projects!
Thank you so much I appreciate that
I used to sling mulch too. Switched to pine straw over the past couple of years. Much easier on the back. Great looking yard btw!
I so appreciate the work you put into your videos.
First time I've seen this one.
Enjoyed seeing you talking into the camera.
Great work friend.
I appreciate that! Thank you
I always used a garden shovel or a pitch fork to quickly break it up if/as needed and a scoop shovel to shovel in wheel barrel. Beautiful yard
Pro tip: use a big shovel like a snow shovel. Make sure it’s a tough and sturdy. Also, lean your wheelbarrow when the mulch is high enough and use a pitch pork to pull into the wheelbarrow. You get 60% of the mulch in like 3 seconds.
I'm landscaper can u explain more on that mulch Method
@@syce25 seems pretty simple. Just lean your wheelbarrow up to the mulch if the pile is high enough and push or pull it into the wheelbarrow. Fills it in 2 seconds.
@@syce25 he means instead of lifting individual scoops to the wheelbarrow just tip it and push most of it in. Less time and effort.
Thank-you!!
I use a big aluminum scoop shovel and it slides easily into mulch when scooping into from the bottom, let it lay on ground and push into the mulch. It's light and scoops up twice as much at your pitchfork.
Nice job. Always looks so clean and tidy when mulch is fresh.
Just a note: the multi toned fork you were using is often used to clean the droppings from horse stalls because, like you found they work so well. A typical hay fork has fewer tines and are very sharp at the tips. Used these both a lot over many years. Great to have good tools. Had a cart similar to yours and found it made all sorts of tasks a lot easier. Great choice.
BRAVO 👏 THANK YOU! I am ready to mulch with this easy technique! 🌱💚🌿
Nice man. Didn't think about spreading mulch that way and usually always just get 20-30 bags from HD. Thought getting a load in the driveway and using a shovel would be a hassle but this makes it look not too bad. I like the way you kinda throw it in too. With the bags, it's awkward getting into smaller areas and end up covering the plants. I think I'll try this next year. Thanks again!
Always informative, innovative, solution oriented advice. Five Thumbs Up ! 👍👍👍👍👍
I love pine bark. It doesn’t bleed dye when it rains. Plus the black mulch molds so quick, usually underneath about a inch
Pine bark will cause the bed (soil) to eventually become more acidic... limiting nutrient availability over time. Best used only for beds of acid loving plants 😎
The mold is good for the soil. You want the mulch to break down and feed your soil especially if you have bad soil.
I like this, wonderful introduction and I agree with all your tool suggestions. The result is all there. Your wheelbarrow is just as good. Australia has learned from the Master Gardener!
Thank you for the very nice comments and for watching. Best wishes to you.
Another great video, thank you. I have a few small beds I need to mulch and this inspired me to get it done. 👍
Thank you, even with my tricks it's still a lot of work especially if you are working alone but the beds look so much better it makes it worthwhile. Thanks
A beginner. Thank you for your great tips.
Thank you for watching and good luck with your mulching project
In the city we use bagged mulch mostly. On my hand truck i can usually fit 5 bags to where i need them at a time. Rip and dump, spread.
That is a nice plus about the bags that you can get them right to where you want them.
This guy is clearly a former baseball player! Good stuff!
Thanks for the demo- right tool and technique for the job. Saved me a bunch of time and effort.
Great vid on Fork 5:20 Me working backyard after Wife yells.. “DINNER in 10min!” I love using A blower over a push broomPro tip with blower use exactly like a push broom with same control just hold it straight up and down vertical to the cement and you can literally sweep it outward😉😎
You can use a snow scoop they work amazing!
Great video. Was very helpful for my plans to mulch an area on my lot that is enclosed with natural trees and plants.
Ya' forgot the most important tip of all:
What to do when your wife comes out after you're done and have all your tools put away to say, "Did you mean to leave that spot uncovered?"
Yes, I have had that happen!
Have my first mulch job tomorrow thanks for the video 😂
Thank you, so glad it will help.
dont do this on site, EVER. you will be sent home, unpaid and unhappy.
@@stonehillpropertymaintenan7570 Curious how so? Because most of the so-called pros in my area do a piss poor job of spreading mulch. They put it on too thick, sloppy, covering or damaging plants, creating volcanoes around trees, etc. They just want to get in and get out as fast as possible with no thought to applying it correctly or with care. That’s why I do it myself.
Great tips for mulch. I noticed when you started your blower, your actions are called a drop start. This can damage your starter spring. Your blower should have an easy start, check out Steve’s small engine repair. He can explain it much better than I. Keep them coming and I’ll keep watching.
Your videos are very helpful and very informative 👏
Nice video. Quick tip: I use a snow shovel for my mulch, it holds far more than any other shovel or rake that I’ve seen.
Your lawn looks Light green in the finished results. 👍 Amazing landscape..
Like the use of the blower
Like you were aiming and spreading with it 😎
Just installed my Johnny bucket - 20 yards coming soon - can’t wait
Beautiful yard sir. Ty for the tips
Thank you very much
I use a winter snow shovel for putting mulch in a wheel barrow. I have to scoop the mulch from the pavement rather than pushing the shovel into the pile, but it's light, ergonomic and holds a ton of mulch.
Nice work👍 I'm going to look into one of those hay rakes.
If you take your blower and aim it flat at the surface, an inch or less, it acts as a squeegee to blow the mulch back to your edge. Takes some practice, but works really well.
Thank you, that does sound like a cool idea. I have sometimes put in in a shovel and blasted it into areas myself but I will have to give your idea a try. Thanks for watching.
You bet👍
Hey, I just wanted to thank you for your advice on the mulch fork. I had 14 yards to spread, and was planning on buying a horse stall shovel. Your video came up during a search, and literally saved my rear end. After buying a mulch fork at Menards, I can't imagine doing this any other way.
Not sure if it has been mentioned before but I find a plastic snow shovel works very well.
Much easier to load the wheelbarrow by laying it on its side about 35 to 45 degrees against the mulch pile, then raking the mulch into the wheelbarrow. Easier on the back and takes less than one minute to fill the barrow. And it's pretty easy to pull the full wheelbarrow back on its two wheels. Give it a try - I think you'll agree. Thanks for the video.
Very interesting idea,. I will have to try that one. Thanks
I just like using a small garbage can with mulch in it. Easy to hold. Can shake out around plants and other tight spots. Some use small square burlap bags with handles on them.
The use of a snow shovel is the way to go for those that wish to not store another tool like a manure/bedding fork just for mulching purposes once a year.
Putting the mulch down is the easy part prepping everything is what takes time. Weeding edging. Your beds are perfect already but your method gets it done quickly. Too bad i can never get a client like this its almost always like rocky beds with tons of weeds or the soil is like clay... always something.
Thanks for your down to earth great demonstrations!
Great job Sliver!
Thank you
Looks awesome! Always enjoy your videos.
Nice video keep sharing,
just had 10 yards delivered . I used the same hay rake . Throw technique is a good tip
Thank you
Great tutorial video as well!
Nice method I do mulch professional ly similar way I use am Leonard solid poly grain scoop and feather directly out of trailer front yards r always a brease backyard s just use barrels anyways great video
I do this for a living on comercial property’s we use hay pitch forks, wheel barrels, and our hands to spread it and doing it all day we do about 10-15 yards a day a person
I’d love to see the reaction of one of my customers seeing me launch mulch over their flowers.
In my part of the country we use landscaping fabric, then we put stone over that, and then we top it off with cedar chip mulch very different yet very effective
Nick Lovgren Yeah but all mulch ends up composting right?
Looks very labour intensive, scooping in then scooping out, twisting your back continuously. The easiest and quickest way I've found is using a conventional wheelbarrow tipped on it's side up against the mulch pile, stand at the bottom of the barrow and rake the mulch back into the barrow, then leaving your rake in place on top of the mulch in the barrow pull the barrow upright. Also for areas around plants where you can't tip a barrow I fill 3 large buckets using the same method (bucket on it's side and rake in), 3 of the buckets I use will fit in the barrow for taking to the garden bed then tipping around the plants, I also find it easier to spread the mulch by hand which saves having to carry the rake with you. As you say mulch is expensive, I simply can't justify spending money on something that is going to rot away on the ground. I now use tree loppers mulch wherever I can, some times free or much less cost than commercial mulches, may not look as pretty but it has excellent holding ability especially on slopes. I'm getting on in years so saving the back strain using this method works for me.
I love your videos. They always give me inspiration for my own property. Especially because my property set up is very similar to yours. Unfortunately mine isn’t as private as yours is. However, my ultimate plan has been for it to be exactly like yours I love that. Did you plant all of those green Christmas type of trees around your yard? Exactly what kind are they?
Still waiting for the FAST part!
michael o'keefe 😂😂
In NY a Landscaping company would charge $800-$1000 for that. Nice job
That handle length is the reason I generally don't buy the short handle tools, to save my back.
Nice work. Loving the fork! Usually mulch or compost is where I get really dirty lol.. gotta get stuck in....!
I order bags.
Drop bags every 7 feet.
Cut each open, dump, spread with rake...
Sooooo much easier
You'll sometimes see those mulch forks called bedding forks. Slinging mulch is the way to do it to topdress. Freshens it up and prevents it from getting too thick. Add preen to save some weeding, and hand pull or keep a separate pump sprayer of glyphosate to deal with anything that pops through.
I need to try preen in these beds if have heard good stuff about it. Thanks for watching.
What a great and helpful video... thx for the tips 💪🏼
Glad you liked it!!
Great video. I find it relaxing watching you work! :)
Thank you! 😊
Great video. I use mulch a lot but the challenge I have is removing it in the spring as I find that a heavily-mulched soil takes a long time to thaw.
You have to remove it?
@@SS-qb2olNo you don't have to remove it. But I find it necessary as I grown in raised beds. During the winter the soil freezes solid. In the spring, when it starts to get warmer, if I remove the mulch the soil thaws and is workable at least three weeks to a month earlier than if I leave the mulch on. Hope this helps.
Great video, have you considered purchasing a compact tractor? Each time I get multiple yards of materials delivered and I load into a wheel barrel and spread by hand, my desire for a mechanical advantage grows.
snow shovel works good too
Lets see a video on mulch dye... been thinking about using it and would love to hear your opinion on it.
Great video, follower bed looks great. I have a question? Do you have a video on how you measured your yard to calculate how you come up with the amount you need so you won't end up with to less or way to much. Thanks
perfect!! i got a lot of moss where my wooden fence it. it casts a shadow about 2m and i am thinking of doing a mulch bed along the entire fence, else i will always have moss
Where did you get that mulch fork? Your beds look great newly mulched. Thanks for explaining your tips.
Great vid thank you!!
Best lawn guy ever!
Very nice.
Beautiful yard.
Thank you kindly for the nice comment.
@@SilverCymbal we love gardening and I am really enjoying the videos.😊
Nice job 👍
Every year, I put down LOTS of mulch. I have a steep slope that I often have to work on and I am forever getting mulch in my boots. I solved this problem by wearing hiking gaiters. It keeps it out of your shoes because mulch inside your shoes is very uncomfortable, not to mention, death to socks.
Great info and ideas I love it. Thanks
Silver Cymbal Your welcome!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Large snow shovel is best. Lightweight and will pick up nearly double compared to the rake you used
When I use a snow shovel it won’t let me stab the mulch to get in. What would you recommend?
@@cmfan6870 shovel from ground level. No reason to stab at pile. More mulch will fall to where you took your last. Fastest way.
Old mulch that hasn’t composted should be raked up prior to adding new mulch. Soil has to breathe allowing the exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the soil. By keeping a blanket on top of the soil you are disrupting a very important process for soil health and ultimately plant health
You have tons of leaves and for my money using finely chopped leaves in combination with a good light bark mulch is a game changer
Your property is amazing! Out of curiosity where do u live? I’m in California where a house like yours would be about 10 million.
Great video. Thanks
i have done this, i agree
First fork is a spading fork, the one you are calling a hay fork is actually an ensilage fork. Great for mulch though I have put out tractor trailer loads with one just like it.
Thanks Ray Romano
Good stuff! I need one of those hay rakes now.
If you have spread mulch with other tools you will love these. The one I am using in the video is about 12 years old. They never seem to wear out.
I wish I would have bought that pitch fork. We did 5 cubic yards and my back went out at #4.
Thanks.
You're welcome
Thanks
Great ideas! Thanks! I’m ready to do that now. May I ask what kind of mulch you used? It’s pretty!
You don’t want to put 5” down at once anyway, but I’m sure you know this. It grows mold, and I had to have mine all removed because the previous owner left down about 8”, and it grew molds of all kinds. I was getting sick every time I gardened, because it’s toxic.
That’s look like a lot of work! I will nee a Starbucks extra large coffee after watching this video😅
It’s a bedding fork, and a transfer scoop is better for loading wheel barrow.
We have done a couple of beds for some customers. They insisted on us using a "weed barrier" it comes in a roll. I see it as a temp solution to a never ending problem. What are the benefits of "weed blocker"?
After a few years I have to
Remove the mulch to avoid building an unsightly mound. Do you remove that mulch over time?
40 years in the landscape business I would never use pine mulch. Double hammered hard wood mulch (finely ground) as it does not blow and wash away like pine mulch. Hardwood mulch holds moisture much better and helps keep out weeds better. No professional would beat soft fiber plants throwing mulch. Nobody I know would wants 5 inches of mulch, 2-3 inches first mulch then add 1 inch yearly. You want the mulch to decay adding to soil value. Pine mulch only around plants that require the acid gained using pine mulch (azaleas , example).
What part of the country are you in ? I don't think we have hard wood mulch up in Boston? I'll have to check into that...not sure I've ever seen it used around here , 30 years in the business myself!
Great video! Where did you buy the collapsible cart ??
Thank you very much, you can see more on that cart here: th-cam.com/video/vepSc2CF8Ko/w-d-xo.html