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Beds and borders can quickly dry out or be taken over by weeds. Using a layer of mulch across the soil surface can prevent this. Follow our guide to mulching, an essential garden technique.

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Each year as the snow melts and the warm temperatures begin I like to remind people about doing yard and garden work this time of year. We are a few weeks ahead of where we were last spring.

Riverton Landscaping Services (385-644-9004) has expanded into Murray, Utah - a move that brings winter mulching and other important yard upkeep work to the local community.