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The Best Mulch For Kids Play Grounds

While you can use a variety of mulch from double shredded to even wood chips for your play grounds we recommend a special blend designed for paly grounds which we source from local companies like PanoramaPayDirt in Earlysville, VA. These clean wood chips are ground to the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) recommended specifications for play spaces.

Play Ground Mulch Made For Kids

Mulch Made for Kids

Clean, Gentle, and Soft

While you can use a variety of mulch from double shredded to even wood chips for your play grounds we recommend a special blend which we get from local companies like PanoramaPayDirt in Earlysville, VA. These clean wood chips are ground to the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) recommended specifications for play spaces. This playground mulch is ground through 1.5” screens, is very light in color, and has a shredded consistency of a shredded material.

What are the benefits of Play Ground Mulch?

  • Clean mulch means your kids track in less dirt when they are done playing

  • Soft mulch means your kids can fall without hurting themselves

  • Ground and shredded means your kids won’t cut themselves on the edges

  • Light color contrasts well with any playground set while blending the space together well.

Thank You, Thank You! The mulch was perfect for are large family of kids!

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Let us Help Spruce up your Playgrounds so that Kids can be Kids

Give Beebe Landscape Design a call at 434-973-8785 and we can let you know how much mulch you will need for your playground. We can provide a full service from pickup, drop-off, to installation or if you want to save some money we are happy to deliver and drop the mulch right where you need it so that you can spread it easily.

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Early Spring Sod Grass Brings Life To Charlottesville Landscape Homes

Are you ready for Spring? We are! One of the best projects to tackle in early spring is the grass. If your existing grass is full of weeds still or just bare in spots or looking rough from a harsh winter; a fresh layer of sod grass can...

Instant Sod Grass (Photo Credit Anna Shvets)

Transform Your Yard With Beautiful Sod Grass

Are you ready for Spring? We are! One of the best projects to tackle in early spring is the grass. If your existing grass is full of weeds still or just bare in spots or looking rough from a harsh winter; a fresh layer of sod grass can transform your yard. It's best to tackle in early spring so the grass is fully rooted by the time summer comes.

Installing Sod Grass is Hard Work, But The Transformation Is Amazing. (Photo Credit Anna Shvets)

When we install Sod Grass we source from only the best Virginia Sod Farms like Somerset Sod in Somerset Virginia; which have Sod grass perfectly grown to withstand the Virginia weather fluctuations.

 

 

 

 

 

Many Wonder Why Buy Sod:

  • Sod provides instant grass and satisfaction instead of waiting months for grass to grow

  • Sod helps to control soil erosion issues due to improper water run-off

  • Sod eliminates mud tracking into homes especially if you have pets and can trap dust and other airborne particles

  • Sod can be installed any time of year though for best install best when the weather isn't at an extreme cold or heat

  • Sod creates an instant weed-free lawn that will increase your home's value

  • Sod is good for the environment while it cools our atmosphere and releases oxygen into the air

  • Sod can provide habitat for wildlife

So if your yard/property is looking like it has seen better days. Give us a call we will be happy to help transform your yard into the paradise you deserve. Even if you want to buy the sod directly from Somerset Sod and need help with the install we can knock that project out fast for you.

A little winter work with Sommerset Sod installed in Old Trail Crozet Virginia

A little winter work with Sommerset Sod installed in Old Trail Crozet Virginia

Landscape Areas of Coverage:
Albemarle, Charlottesville, Crozet, Culpeper, Greene, Fluvanna, Keswick, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and other surrounding counties.

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Transforming Charlottesville One Stepping Stone at A Time

We have found some great stepping stones that are perfect for creating a walkway around the house, to the shed, to the garage, or even to that hidden spot off the beaten path. The great thing is these

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We have found some great stepping stones that are perfect for creating a walkway around the house, to the shed, to the garage, or even to that hidden spot off the beaten path. The great thing is these are 18 inches, which makes for a comfortable footing as you walk without having to step in the muck.

We can see ourselves using these rustic gems at many homes this season around Charlottesville, Albemarle, Crozet, Culpeper, Greene, Fluvanna, Keswick, Louisa, Madison, Orange, and other surrounding areas. Give us a call to see what transformations we can do with your home.

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