How do you prepare the ground for planting a tree?

• <div><p>First, dig a hole that’s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.</p><p>When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.</p></div>

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Q: How do you prepare the ground for planting a tree?

• <div><p>First, dig a hole that&rsquo;s the same depth as the root ball and wide enough for the roots to spread out fully. Before placing the tree in the hole, pour water in to help get rid of any air pockets in the soil.</p><p>When filling the hole back in, opt for a 1:1 ratio of organic compost with the soil left over from the ground. Do not use potting soil, fertilizer, or chemicals of any kind, as these can stress out and kill your newly planted tree.</p></div>

Q: How many bags of mulch is one yard?

• <div><p>Each bag of mulch includes 2 cubic feet of mulch. And since a cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet of materials, you'll need 14 bags of mulch to have enough to cover a cubic yard. The right amount of mulch for your yard, however, depends on the depth of the mulch, the type of mulch you choose, and your desired look. </p></div>

Q: How much will 4 yards of dirt cover?

• <div><p>How much 4 yards of dirt will cover depends on how deep you want the soil to be. In general, a yard of dirt will cover 324 square feet for a 1-inch depth or 100 square feet for a 3-inch depth. Therefore, you can expect 4 yards to cover between 400 and 1,296 square feet if you keep your soil depth between 1 and 3 inches.</p></div>

Q: How do I determine the quantity needed for my landscape project?

• <div><p>Measure the area needing coverage and consult with suppliers on average depth requirements for each material. Calculations often use cubic yards for accuracy and practicality.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to buy topsoil in bulk or bag?

• <div><p>Buying topsoil in bulk or a bag depends on how much area you&rsquo;re trying to cover. Even if it goes on sale, bagged topsoil isn&rsquo;t as cheap as buying it in bulk, but transporting bulk topsoil can become cumbersome if you don&rsquo;t have the proper truck. If you can find an easy delivery option and have the space to store a large amount of topsoil, buying in bulk will give you more bang for your buck.</p></div>

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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in lawn and yard services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service!

"These guys are awesome! Rene has been taking care of my yard for four years, across two different houses, and he's always done a spectacular job. The whole crew is very efficient, organized, and friendly! They're super easy to work with and great at managing special projects. They're also quite affordable! I'll definitely be using Perfect Lawn Care as long as I live in the valley."

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"These guys are awesome! Rene has been taking care of my yard for four years, across two different houses, and he's always done a spectacular job. The whole crew is very efficient, organized, and friendly! They're super easy to work with and great at managing special projects. They're also quite affordable! I'll definitely be using Perfect Lawn Care as long as I live in the valley."

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Growing organic, heritage, free range poultry without the use of any corn, soy, NO G.M.O's or wheat.

Fresh or freshly frozen poultry consumer-direct. Pick up is available at the farm in the High Desert. A small scale grass based, free range, pastured and permaculture farm.

Rainbow Ranch Farms produces premium meat for exceptional flavor and high density nutritional value, and NOT for industrialized yield, size and quick turn-over.

About Rainbow Ranch Farms Heritage Breeds: Heritage Breeds are old fashioned and historic breeds of animals such as those our ancestors raised and enjoyed. They are not genetically altered, T.G, genetically modified or "manufactured." In many cases, they are rare, endangered breeds, on the verge of extinction.

1. Rainbow Ranch Farms works toward the preservation of endangered species and old fashioned farming practices, which is good for us, our families, livestock, land and the environment.

2. Heritage breeds manage themselves and are quite hardy. They are natural breeders and do not require artificial insemination.

3. Heritage breeds have a robust and natural flavor and taste like meat has always been intended to taste and bursting with nutritional value.

4. Heritage breeds are happiest and healthiest when free ranged, grass fed and pastured without confinement, They need the fresh breeze and sunshine to maintain proper health.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a Community Supported Agricultural Program (C.S.A.). We offer classes on permaculture farming, sustainbale farming, and poultry processing.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a small scale permaculture farm growing premium meats without the use of medications, antibiotics, hormones or steroids.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is operated by farm members, volunteers and participants, all sharing similar values, philosophies and ideas on how food should be grown, harvested, processed and handled.

Rainbow Ranch Farms humane handling practices, are second-to-none.

True free range poultry are NOT vegetarians, in fact chickens naturally scratch, and eat worms, grubs and bugs. Healthy and delicious poultry is from happy chickens, grown naturally.