The Ultimate Guide to Mulch Benefits and Tips

You can pick up FREE wood chip mulch this Saturday, March 1, from 8 a.m. to noon at our Compost and Mulch Facility, 1708 S. Armstrong Ave. (Or during normal operating hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.) The giveaway is not restricted to Fayetteville residents. A scoop of mulch (2.5 cubic yards) can be loaded into a truck bed or onto a trailer; there is no limit to the number of times someone may receive a scoop. The material is very good for mulching of areas in yards, berms around new

Did you know that plants are mulch? Mulch provides benefits by retaining soil moisture, moderating soil temperatures and suppressing weeds. Well that’s exactly the same thing that plants do! But plants provide a whole lot more. The plants filter water before it hits our rivers, lakes and streams. And don’t forget that rain water becomes our drinking water so filtering it for free with plants is really important to all of us! native plants are often beneficial for pollinators and can be host plan