Best quote we found after a few weeks of asking around. His crew put in a solid 9-10 hours a day and made our woods look so good. No muss, no fuss. Just honest folks putting in good hard work.

Where was Kevin Terral and his equipment when the United States built the Panama Canal? Except for the yellow fever problem, the canal would have been built faster, at less cost, and environmentally friendly.Virginia Forestry and Mulching is a company that strives to manage forested land where tree debris and other organic matter are left on the forest floor to decompose. I wanted this organic material to help improve soil fertility, retain moisture, and reduce my back yard erosion. Before Kevin and his crew worked on my property, much of my land had already washed into the Potomac River since the last century.One of the benefits of mulching is that it provides a natural source of nutrients for trees and other vegetation, promoting healthy growth. Some of my elderly trees are surviving because of the mulching treatment they received thanks to Kevin’s expertise. It also helps prevent soil compaction, allowing for better root penetration and water absorption. I used to trip over bare tree roots and now I rarely see a tree root thanks to Kevin’s equipment which is designed to rearrange the forest floor. Additionally, mulch can provide a favorable microclimate for certain plant species by moderating soil temperature and moisture levels. Kevin was able to explain these less obvious benefits of mulching to me which makes me appreciate even more what my forest can gain from the mulching experience.Mulching can also have some drawbacks. If improperly managed, it can provide habitat for pests and diseases that can harm trees. Over-mulching can also create an excess of organic matter, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the soil and limiting the growth of tree roots as Kevin has explained to me. Additionally, mulch can also interfere with regeneration efforts if it is too thick and hinders the growth of young seedlings. I sometimes buy young trees to plant in my old growth forest, and I feel assured that Kevin will keep an eye on their health.Virginia Forestry and Mulching can be an effective tool in forest management. Kevin manages the task as it must be done carefully and in accordance with a well-designed plan. Effective mulching requires an understanding of the forest ecosystem and the interplay between different components, something Kevin and his experienced crew have well in hand.

We hired Virginia Forestry and Mulching to clear brush, dead wood, saplings and smaller trees from our backlot which was unusable. Kevin came out promptly and gave us an estimate. We scheduled the work soon after. He spent three days clearing, mulching and grading and then brought in a load of topsoil and leveled that in an area in which we wish to plant grass. The end result is a park-like natural area which shows off mature trees and leaves plenty of room to run around plus an area for lawn. He and his helper were very professional and communicative throughout the entire process.