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Lawns and gardens can often benefi t
from the laying of mulch. Mulch
serves various purposes in lawns and
gardens, and many experienced lawn
and garden enthusiasts lay mulch
to ensure their properties make it
through spring, summer and fall
unscathed.
First-time homeowners with little or
no landscaping experience may not
understand the benefi ts of mulch,
which can be used to strengthen soil
and protect properties from the ele-
ments.
What is mulch?
Mulch refers to a material spread
around or over a plant to enrich and/
or insulate its soil. Many homeown-
ers prefer mulch made of wood chips,
which is both effective and readily
available. The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency notes that organic
mulches, which include leaves, wood
chips, compost or grass clippings, can
be used by homeowners who want to
develop eco-friendly landscapes.
Why mulch?
Mulching can benefi t plants around
a property in various ways. Many
people lay mulch because the mulch
helps soil retain moisture in the sum-
mer, when temperatures tend to be
at their hottest. This can help plants
MAGENTA
ort Rock Construction Inc. is a
professionally managed general
contracting company established in
February 2001. They specialize in
all phases of remodeling, additions,
kitchens & baths, commercial renova-
tions, and custom built homes.
Fort Rock's goal is to help customers
get the most out of their investment.
They pride themselves on giving a
fair and accurate bid based on the
customer's selections.
Since they opened their doors in
As an established designer/builder we
collectively help clients realize their
dreams through a diligent one-on-
one effort they call “The Process”.
By design, the process has proven to
provide clients with the satisfaction
of a quality fi nished product that most
other contractors just cannot deliver.
After working with Fort Rock Con-
struction, Inc. they are confi dent you
will not only refer them but invite
them back for your next project.
Over 75 percent of our business
comes from referrals and repeat cus-
tomers.
Make the
most
of mulching
survive summer heat waves.
Mulch also can be used to suppress
weeds. Weeds, which steal moisture
plants need to build strong roots and
survive summer, need light to grow.
When laid correctly, mulch deprives
weeds of the light they need to grow.
Organic mulches can even provide
homes for crickets and a type of bee-
tle that feed on weed seeds.
Mulch also can deter harmful pests
depending on the type of mulch
homeowners choose. When purchas-
ing mulch, homeowners will have to
choose between the aforementioned
organic mulch or man-made mulches,
which may be made of plastic or
rubber. While man-made mulches
may repel pests, they also can have
adverse effects. Plastic, for exam-
ple, can heat up in the summer and
cause plants to burn. Certain organic
mulches can repel insects that can
threaten plants. That’s because the
majority of organic mulches increase
the amount of benefi cial bacteria in
the soil, and they also increase the
presence of helpful insects that do
not pose a threat to plant life. Those
helpful insects help keep harmful
insects at bay. Compost is a type of
organic mulch that may attract harm-
ful insects. While that does not mean
homeowners should shy away from
using compost as mulch, they should
know that they may need to employ
organic insecticides to combat their
unwanted guests.
Mulch is a potentially valuable tool
homeowners can use to improve the
look and health of their properties.
CYAN
Fort Rock
Construction:
Working to
build dreams
F
2001, Fort Rock Construction, Inc.
has become Lane County’s premier
remodeler. They specialize in high-
end home and business remodeling
projects including custom designed
kitchens, bathrooms, home offi ces,
home theatre rooms, additions, large
expansions, and much more.
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2016 Spring Home & Garden