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Q: How long does mulch last?

• <div><p>Replace organic mulch every <b>one to two years</b>, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch&mdash;such as rock and rubber chips&mdash;can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. </p></div>

Q: What are the cons of forestry mulching?

• <div><p>Some drawbacks of forestry mulching include leaving behind a thick mulch layer, not being suitable for extremely rocky areas, creating conditions that attract pests, and not being able to fully remove large trees and stumps. You may need to pay extra to have larger trees felled and stumps ground in order to fully clear your land.</p></div>

Q: Can you mix small and large gravel?

• <div><p>Yes, and in many cases, you should. Large gravel works best as a base layer because it improves drainage and keeps the surface stable. A top layer of smaller gravel fills in gaps and creates a smoother, more compacted surface. This combination is common in driveways and high-traffic areas where both stability and comfort matter.</p></div>

Q: How often should you top up a gravel driveway?

• <div><p>Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel&mdash;and that&rsquo;s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so. </p></div>

Q: What time of year is best to mulch?

• <div><p>Mid to late spring is the best time of year to mulch. If you do it too early in the spring, the mulch could slow down the warming process of the soil and affect how well plants grow. By mid to late spring the temperatures are usually steadying, making it an ideal time to spread mulch.</p></div>

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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.