Spring will be here before we know it, and with that comes the need to replenish mulch in your landscaping beds. You may think this step could be skipped, but it's not recommended. At Dolan's Outdoor Services, we provide mulch replenishment and mulch installation for properties in Washington, Waynesburg, McMurray, and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania.

Learn about the benefits mulch can offer your landscaping plants, trees, and shrubs, and why you shouldn't skip this important step this spring.

1. Mulch protects your landscape plants from weed growth.

When mulch is applied in a thick enough layer, ideally 1-2", it can help to protect your existing landscape shrubs, bushes, and plants from any unwanted weed growth. The layer of mulch will stop air, water, and light from reaching weeds. You don't want these weeds to grow unchecked in your landscaping, as this can lead to issues such as affecting soil pH and taking away nutrients from your landscape plants.

If you have neglected your landscape for a while, it's not too late to renovate it. In fact, renovating your outdated, barren, or disordered landscape can offer a lot of benefits.

Here at Dolan's Outdoor Services, we offer a variety of landscaping services that help you revitalize your property in McMurray, Waynesburg, or Washington, PA.

If you're not sure if revamping your landscape is worth the investment, we're here to help. Here are six reasons you should consider renovating your current landscaping.

1. Lighting features will increase safety around your property.

Landscape lighting offers a lot of benefits to your property. It:

• Increases safety
• Enhances visibility
• Illuminates your softscape and hardscape features
• Deters criminals

Even if you already have lighting features, you may benefit from...