IT IS JULY! Welcome back everyone for this month's blog! It just keeps getting warmer and warmer, so I hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated. Speaking of hydration... YOUR PLANTS NEED WATER! Don't you get thirsty on a hot summer day? Well, surprise! Your plants are as well. Harvest Daily Harvest like you have no food in the house! It can be very difficult to judge when to pick those fruits and veggies in the summer. Some helpful advice would be to pick earlier rather than later. Some foods such as cucumbers, green beans, zucchini , and eggplants often taste better when you pick them earlier. Give Me the Mulch! Ken-Mulch sounds like a broken record when we say you need even MORE mulch but you need some more mulch. Summer is a crucial time for re-mulching. This may be confusing because we use mulch in the winter for warming purposes, but in the summer we use it for moisture purposes. Mulch holds water which keeps the plants cool and hydrated. More mulch also means less weeds and lets face it, no one wants to get down on their knees in the blazing hot sun. Get Rid of the BUGS! Here are some helpful tips to get rid of those annoying bugs! Get a ceiling fan or fan for outdoors. Invest in a bird bath. Remove all litter from house and yard. Remove all bodies of water in your yard and house. Use Frog tape to seal small cracks so bugs cannot get into your house. Take a Look Around the Neighborhood Sometimes it is okay to cheat off of someone else. On a nice cool, summer evening, go take a walk or drive around your neighborhood . A lot of people will have their landscaping looking flawless before their 4th of July parties. This is the perfect time to go out and steal some ideas. Do not be ashamed about it!

Price: $150 per scoop Choco Chips Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep A dark maroon red argillite. Ideal for general landscape applications.

BED EDGERS Ken-Mulch is your destination for TrenchMasters and EdgerMasters. They are available for rent or purchase. Model F704 TrenchMaster The Model F704 is a lightweight mini-trencher designed for ease of operation, maneuverability and versatility. Easily loaded, unloaded and operated by one person. Engine6 1/2 HP Heavy Duty Industrial Weight140 Pounds WheelsSteel with Pneumatic Tires PointsTungsten Carbide DriveDouble Belt and Pulley System RateUp to 20 Feet Per Minute* DepthUp to 7 Inches* Width1/2 to 2 Inches* Ship ByMotor Freight (Pre-Assembled) *Dependent on soil conditions and/or rotor choice Model F904 TrenchMaster The Model F904 is designed primarily for irrigation and sprinkler system installation. Easily loaded, unloaded and operated by one person. Engine9 HP Commercial Honda Weight162 Pounds WheelsSteel with Pneumatic Tires PointsTungsten Carbide DriveDouble Belt and Pulley System RateUp to 25 Feet Per Minute* DepthUp to 9 Inches* Width1/2 to 2 Inches* Ship ByMotor Freight (Pre-Assembled) *Dependent on soil conditions and/or rotor choice Model F1202 TrenchMaster The Model F1202 is a lightweight easily transported mini-trencher for heavier commercial projects. Virtually no compaction or turf damage. Engine13 HP Commercial Honda Weight260 Pounds (118kg) / 275 Pounds (125kgs) WheelsSteel with Pneumatic Tires PointsTungsten Carbide DriveDouble Belt and Pulley System RateUp to 20 Feet Per Minute* Depth3 to 12 Inches* Width3 Inches* Ship ByMotor Freight (Pre-Assembled) *Dependent on soil conditions and/or rotor choice Model E104 EdgeMaster The Model E104H creates a new standard for the commercial edging industry. Designed with the rental industry in mind, this edger is built to take extreme abuse. Engine5.5 HP w/ oil alert (Honda GX series) Weight115 Pounds Drive System Double Belt ConstructionStructural Steel Clutch SystemDouble Belt Idler Depth ControlTensioner Lever Blade SizeUp to 10 inches WheelsSteel with 9 inch Pneumatic Tires Max. Curb Height10 inches Bearings1 inch Industrial Blade Mount1/2 inch Grade 8 Bolt Tool Holder 3 inch Steel Tubing *Dependent on soil conditions and/or rotor choice

ABOUT US Ross Smallwood loads a Model-T. Grandma Morrison during the early freeze of 1986. Back in 1975, David and Mary Lou Smallwood opened up the first retail landscape business in the Kentuckiana area. Ken-Mulch has been a family owned and operated business for over 40 years. Ken-Mulch is the original "bulk-mulch" company in Louisville. For the past 45 years, Ken-Mulch has always put the customer first. Your happiness is our priority. During the 1980's, Ken-Mulch sees great expansion.

Price: $145 per scoop Black Lava Coverage per scoop: 65 sq ft 2" deep Our "Lava Rock" is a gorgeous lightweight rock that is commonly used in flowerbeds.

Price: $29.95 per scoop Dark Mulch Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" Deep Scoop = 1/2 cu yd Dark Brown double shredded mulch. ALL bark mulch at Ken -Mulch is ALL natural bark. Our premium shredded bark mulch is a multi-species hardwood mixture that is excellent for upscale landscape projects and developments.

Price: $29.95 per scoop #9 Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,360 lbs #9 is a crushed limestone aggregate used in driveways, pathways, drainage and hardscapes.

WOLVERINE TOOLS Ken-Mulch is a certified Wolverine dealer and distributor. WD100 29” D-Handle, #2 Round Point WD400 29” D-Handle, 14” Drain Spade WD900 29” D-Handled Shovel W/ Stamped Blade, #2 Round Point, 29” Wood D-Handle WL100 48” Long Handle, #2 Round Point WL400 48” Long Handle, 14” Drain Spade WL900 48” Long Handled Shovel with Stamped Blade, #2 Round Point, 48” Wood Handle WD200 29” D-Handle, #2 Square Point WD800 29” D-Handled Garden Spade, #2 Garden Space, 29” Wood D-Handle, Steel D Grip WL200 48” Long Handle, #2 Square Point WL800 48” Long Handled Garden Spade, #2 Garden Spade, 48” Wood Handle FD100 27” D-Handle, #2 Round Point FL100 48” Long Handle, #2 Round Point FL500 48” Long Handle, #2 Round Point, Closed Back FD200 27” D-Handle, #2 Square Point FD800 29″ Fiberglass D-Handle with comfort grip, steel straight blade, Garden Spade FL200 48” Long Handle, #2 Square Point FD400 27” D-Handle, 14” Drain Spade DH12DP 12" D-Handled Steel Spade FL400 48” Long Handle, 14” Drain Spade DH15DP 15" D-Handled Steel Spade

NURSERY STOCK Stop in today to pick up your Landscape Materials or Call to set up a delivery (502) 964-7222 Ken-Mulch is YOUR headquarters for ALL your landscaping needs. This includes two greenhouses stocked with fresh plants, trees, shrubs and flowers. Our Nursery Stock is replenished frequently to offer a wide variety of annuals, perennials, evergreens and deciduous plants.

Landscape Fabric Stop in today to shop our selection of Landscape Fabric Call today and set up a delivery (502) 964-7222 Ken-Mulch has Landscape Fabric for YOUR residential or commercial landscaping needs. Landscape Fabric Multiple landscape fabrics in residential and commercial sizes. Landscape fabric helps control weeds, soil erosion and moisture . Frost Blanket Frost Blankets will keep your plants safe from frost damage when the temperature drops below freezing. Burlap Burlap can be used for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor projects.

PLAYGROUND MULCH Price: $24.95 per bag Rubber Mulch Coverage per bag: 8 sq ft x 2" Deep Bag = 1.60 cu ft Made from 100% recycled rubber mulch, our 99.9% wire-free rubber playground mulch is ideal for your playgrounds and more. Designed to meet ADA and IPEMA standards when used to a depth of 6 inches, it’s a durable, environment-friendly choice that adds safety to your Landscape Material. Price: $29.95 per scoop Kids Carpet Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" Deep Scoop = 1/2 cu yd Kids Carpet (Playground Mulch) is a splinter-free mulch shredded from Poplar Wood. Kids Carpet is approved by OSHA and EPA and is free from dyes and chemicals. Not just for playgrounds, this certified mulch is excellent for any area where people play, walk, etc.