People think of mulch as something that provides a unifying look to their garden beds, but that’s not the reason you need it.

“Trees with mulched root zones are usually larger, more vigorous, develop faster and have higher rates of survival than plants surrounded by turf grass or bare dirt. Mulches retain soil moisture ...

The 52,000 total for this year is on par with what Parks Department officials expected to rake in after seeing a lackluster turnout in 2024, in which only about 42,000 were mulched. The difference ...