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To Revitalize a City, Try Spreading Some Mulch. Schneider, K.
May17, 2006. The New York Times (Newspaper article)
In many ways, Chicago’s current fortunes in the green market
are all about mulch. Bark mulch is everywhere, in neat little circles around
30,000 newly planted trees in Millennium Park, in planters all along the
thoroughfares, and on 70 miles of medians that have been sown with native
wildflowers. Mulch is in gardens and open spaces, now required by the city to
accompany new homes, stores and office buildings, and, above all, on
energy-saving ecoroofs of over 200 buildings. This article is one of many in a
special section of the New York Times entitled, “The Business of Green.” It’s a
fun and light read and the photos are great, so you imagine how Portland looks
under a blanket of mulch.
Mulch, mulch, mulch! Mulch, whether it’s to keep down the
weeds that are flying in seasonally or to keep water in the soil as long as
possible. Mulching is the number one, easiest and best sustainable practice for
a yard or garden. The discussion on this website gives options for mulching
materials including bark, wood, leaves, newspaper, cardboard, or any other
material that may be found in and around the house. Another section includes
when to mulch and how much to apply. If you were ever doubtful about changing
your routine to include mulching, this article does away with intimidation by
simplifying the process. Good graphics are included. If this article really
inspires you, go to the section on “Processes” where you can find the full
listing of the “NRCS Backyard Care articles.”
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