Product Knowledge Flashcards
Which product lasts the longest in term of color?
Color Enhanced Mulch: Black, Bright Red & Chocolate Brown
Does colorized mulch stain driveways?
Colorized mulch CAN stain driveways if its concrete. Asphault is generally fine but ALWAYS recommend a tarp if customer is wanting to purchase Colorized Mulch.
We sell tarps in two sizes:
Is colorized mulch safe, and what is it made of?
Yes it is made with food grade vegetable dye, our Red Mulch is colorized with naturally occurring ‘Iron Oxide’ the same thing that gives rust its red color.
What is your most affordable/economical product?
Classic Mulch
What ratio should I mix mushroom compost with my soil?
Mix 25% Mushroom Compost to 75% Soil
IF you don’t mix it in, Mushroom compost is potent and will therefore burn your plants. When recommending always instruct them,
25% to 75%
My lawn has a bald patch. How do I fix it?
Apply Topsoil or Top Dressing Mix, spread grass seed, and water regularly to promote growth.
How often should I apply mulch for the best results?
Mulch can be applied through out the year annually or bi-annually, depending on the type of mulch used. There are seasonal applications like Fall mulching, which helps protect plants by creating a layer of insulation and Spring or Summer mulching which can help add nutrients into the soil as it breaks down or retain moisture by reducing evaporation.
What product is shown on the front page of your website at the top?
Premium Triple Ground Mulch
What is the best product for my garden? I want to grow vegetables.
Planting bed mix or a mix of compost and soil (recommended ratio: 50% compost to 50% soil)
Explanation: Planting Bed Mix contains nutrients and organic matter to promote vegetable growth, aiding root development and water retention.
What are some differences between Classic and Premium mulch?
-Classic Mulch: Less refined and more economical.
-Premium Mulch: Finer, more consistent in texture, and higher in quality.
Premium mulch offers a more uniform appearance, while Classic mulch is a budget-friendly option with larger chunks.
What is leaf mulch good for?
Improving soil health and moisture retention.
Leaf mulch decomposes quickly, adding organic matter to the soil and improving moisture retention for healthy plant growth.
Which mulch is better suited for keeping bugs at bay from trees?
Cedar Grind
Which product can you recommend that has a pleasant aroma?
Cedar Grind
What product is good for grass seed
Top Dressing Mix
What’s the best mulch for playgrounds
ASTM Certified playground mulch
Name 5 benefits of Mulch
Is TopSoil sold in Tons or Yards?
Topsoil is the ONLY product thats not an aggregate which is sold in Tons. All other mulches and soils are sold in Yards. ALL aggregates are sold in tons.
How many tons (approximately) is 1 yard of mulch. We sell mulch by the yard. There may be times when the weight of the mulch is needed. The answer written here is designed to help with the explanation to the customer.
One yard of mulch weights about .75 tons or 1500 pounds. We realize you may not need this information very often. it is good to know this conversion from yards to tons/pounds.
Which aggregates can be used for driveways or areas where there will be compacted ground?
Grade 8 Limestone or Grade 9 Gravel is recommended for applications where there will be something heavy like a car driving over it. Asphault grindings is another option we sell.
If you use River Rock or other smooth aggregate products they do not bind together. Grade 8 & 9 are jagged with irregular shapes that lock into each other and harden as it compacts making it suitable for driveways and other compaction applications.
What aggregate is good for drainage or aesthetic applications in landscaping.
River Rock or Pea Gravel
Whats the difference between Mason Sand and Torpedo Sand?
Mason Sand is a finer sand used in paving paths and leveling lawns, or in volleyball courts.
Torpedo Sand is more course also called “construction sand” used to make cement
How many tons (approximately) is 1 yard of aggregate?
One yard of aggregate converts to roughly1.5 tons of aggregate.
“Do you sell bulk peat moss?”
Yes we sell both Bagged and Bulk Peat moss.
Name the 5 steps to applying Top Dressing Mix
“How do I apply Top Dressing to my lawn?”
To spread top dressing on a lawn, first prepare the lawn by mowing and dethatching if necessary.Then,spread the top dressing evenly over the lawn using a shovel, compost spreader, or broadcast spreader, aiming for a depth of about 1/4 to 1/2 inch.Finally, use a push broom or leveling rake to work the top dressing into the grass and water the lawn to help it settle.
Here Are The Detailed Steps:
1.Prepare the Lawn: Mow the lawn to a desired height and remove any thatch (dead grass and organic matter).
2.Apply Top Dressing: ◦ Using a Shovel:Distribute the top dressing in small piles across the lawn and then spread it evenly with a shovel. ◦ Using a Compost Spreader:Adjust the settings on the spreader and apply the top dressing to the desired depth. ◦ Using a Broadcast Spreader:Ensure the spreader is calibrated to your desired application rate and spread the top dressing evenly.
3.Level and Work In ◦ Push Broom or Leveling Rake
Use a push broom to gently push the top dressing into the grass, ensuring that it is worked into the root zone. ◦ Leveling Rake:A leveling rake can help to distribute the top dressing more evenly and smooth out any uneven areas.
A lawn leveling rake is a tool with a wide, flat head designed to smooth and level lawns, especially after topdressing or aeration. It’s essentially a large, flat rake that helps distribute and settle materials like topsoil or compost, creating a more even surface. (NOT a normal Rake)
4.Water the Lawn:
Water the lawn thoroughly to help the top dressing settle into the soil and promote grass growth.
5.Avoid Mowing:
It’s best to avoid mowing for at least a week after top dressing to allow the top dressing to settle and the grass to recover.
