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

Why do we need this? Mulch is great for weed suppression and moisture retention, as well as regulating soil temperatures and contributing to soil health after breaking down (but not too much and not against tree trunks and the base of plants!).My understanding is that the dye is not usually (ever?) toxic but the source of the wood may be of concern because it could be contaminated by chemicals in the recycled wood products, such as pallets, reclaimed materials from construction and demolition an