Category: Forestry Mulching

4 Ways to Save Money on Your Land Clearing Project in Florida

Land clearing is one of the first—and most important—steps in improving your property. Whether you’re preparing for construction, creating trails, or reclaiming overgrown land, costs can add up quickly if you’re not careful. There is good news! There are smart ways to reduce costs without cutting corners. Here are four proven ways to save money… Read more »

To Mulch or Not to Mulch?

When speaking with a potential customer that is looking for land-clearing services, the first thing we do is ask a specific series of questions that allows us to understand the scope of work on the property and most importantly-are we the best option for the job. Most of the time that equates to is our… Read more »

Land Clearing: Steps for Developing a Vacant Property in Florida

Florida is a rapidly growing state, and with that growth there is a need for more space for homes and businesses. We often get land-clearing requests from property owners and potential property owners that are looking to develop a vacant property for the first time. More often than not, they are unaware of the best… Read more »

Forestry Mulching: Environmentally Friendly Land Clearing

Forestry mulching has emerged as a popular and environmentally friendly land clearing method. ShadowCat Services uses a CAT289D3 fitted with a HKM316 Forestry Mulcher to grind trees, brush, and other vegetation into small chips that can be left on the ground as a natural mulch. In this blog post, we will explore how forestry mulching… Read more »

The Problem with Palmettos

It is hard to escape having palmettos on your property. Having a few palmettos is manageable; however, having a large concentration of them can be a nightmare. Saw Palmetto, commonly referred to as “Palmetto”, is a shrubby palm species native to Florida. They typically grow in clumps about five to ten feet tall and spreads… Read more »