Makena’s Corner: Got Mulch?

One of the easiest ways to keep your soil moist and cool is to apply a layer of mulch on your garden.  Start by checking with your local city or municipality. LA, Glendale, and Santa Monica all offer free mulch for residents. It generally requires being picked up from their facility. Another easy way to get copious amounts is by hitting up the tree services that work in your area. If they are trimming trees and chipping it on site, they’ll often dump the entire load where you want as opposed to paying dumping fees.