Texas Pure wood mulch - is ground woody material collected from residential yard trimmings.  It is available in bulk and bagged quantities.  When spread over the bare soil surface it helps retain soil moisture, protects plant roots from temperature extremes, and inhibits weed growth.  Mulch also protects sloping ground from soil erosion and helps prevent soil compaction caused by driving rain on open soil surfaces.

Mulching Benefits

	Prevents soil compaction and erosion
	Suppresses weeds
	Captures and retains soil moisture
	Protects roots from the sun’s heat
	Protects plant crowns from winter cold
	Protects and stimulates microbial activity in the soil
	Adds nutrients to the soil as the mulch breaks down

Mulching Guidelines

	Mulch all areas that are not in grass or thick ground cover.
	Trees and shrubs benefit from mulch spread at least as far as their outermost branches (the “dripline”).  To prevent diseases and pest infestation, avoid piling mulch against tree trunks.
	Use a layer of course mulch 3 or more inches in depth for weed control.
	Spread mulches under annuals after they are well established (4-6 inches tall).
	Water the ground thoroughly before and after applying a mulch cover.

APPLICATION GUIDE

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Click here to place an order for mulch, please contact Environmental Waste Customer Service at (972) 769-4150 or visit our Custer Road Facility or Regional Composting Facility.

CUSTER ROAD FACILITY 9901 Custer Road (at Ridgeview) Plano, TX  75025 (214) 495-7389 Open Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

REGIONAL COMPOSTING FACILITY 3820 Sam Rayburn Highway (Hwy 121) Melissa, TX 75454 (972) 769-4150 Open Weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.