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City of Monrovia Free Mulch Giveaway

Alexis Newell, Neighbor

FREE MULCH GIVEAWAY SATURDAY JAN. 21 & 28th AT RECREATION PARK

Recent windstorms have generated a lot of mulch from downed trees and limbs.  The City of Monrovia is hosting a free mulch giveaway on the last two Saturdays in January to help keep mulch out of landfills for use locally.  Mulch will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on January 21st & 28th.  Bring your own shovel, containers, gloves and goggles.  Available while supplies last.

Mulch is great for landscaping planter areas and around trees.  Here are just a few benefits of mulch: 

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  • Inhibits weed germination & growth
  • Holds in soil moisture
  • Protects plants from drying out
  • Moderates soil temperature fluctuation
  • Keeps plant roots cooler in Summer
  • Prevents raindrops splashing soil onto plants
  • Stops soil erosion
  • Improves soil structure
  • Protects tree trunks from lawn equipment damage
  • Prevents soil compaction
  • Improves root structure

 

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