May Mania! May is the month to do everything! Everything that we have talked about up until this point has prepared you for this month. May is the month where spring is ending and summer is beginning! More Mulch! (or Rock) May is the time for more mulch or rock! If you already have rock down, you might want to fill in some low spots. If you have mulch, it is the right time of year to replace it! Benefits to Replacing or Adding - Holds Moisture - Plants are insulated in winter - Keeps roots cool in summer - Looks clean and neat Adding Something New Do you have an area where you just need something to fill that blank void in your yard or landscaping? Ken-Mulch offers a wide variety of special plants. We encourage everyone to try to plant something new and different. Low Maintenance Ideas Are you tired of trimming your plants all of the time? Are you tired of replacing mulch every single year? Here are some low maintenance ideas that will make your landscape look beautiful. Rock Having rock in your landscape beds rather than mulch can be very beneficial and save you money. Many people think that rock does not have the same benefits as mulch does. When in reality, rock and mulch are one in the same. Rock is an economical alternative to mulch. Plants -Hetzi Midget (Pictured) -Ornamental Grass -Miniature Pine Trees -Nandina's -Juniper Shrubs -Day Lily's -Hosta's Check Your Watering Equipment Checking your watering system is essential after winter. Cracked nobs , seals, and leaks will not only be a problem for your plants but will also be a problem for your water bill.

Price: $31.95 per scoop Dense Grade Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,530 lbs Dense Grade is a crushed limestone aggregate used in driveways, pathways, drainage and hardscapes.

Price: $125 per scoop Zebra Rock Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep This white rock with black stripes and shiny flakes will make your landscape glisten!

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

September is the time of the year to not only prepare for the Fall Season, but to make sure everything is ready for the Spring! Ken-Mulch is your Headquarters for all Your Lawn and Landscape needs! September Suggestions Now that we are near the end of the summer season, it is time to roll up your sleeves and get ready for this amazing weather we are about to have. September is all about renovating your lawn before winter, cutting back shrubs, dividing and transplanting perennials, bringing in houseplants and preparing your ground for late season planting. Renovating the Lawn Some of the worst times can be when you have no idea why your lawn looks so bad! This time of year is the perfect time to fix that. Here are a couple pointers to help rejuvenate your lawn. Dethatch: Dethatching the lawn will keep your lawn happy and healthy. Think of it as losing a little bit of weight during the winter, so you can be nice and skinny for the spring. Reseed: Reseeding your lawn in the fall has many benefits. Good seed-to-soil contact happens through natural moisture and frost that only occur in late fall and winter. It also repairs the wear and tear of a hot and dry summer. Top 3 Grass Seed for Fall KY-31 KY Bluegrass Creeping Red Fescue Fertilize: The fall is the most important time of year to fertilize your lawn. The reason why is because the morning dew is a natural moisture that helps the fertilizer absorb into your lawn. This process is essential for a bright green lawn for the spring. Cutting, Removing, Reusing for Fall Don't worry, this will be the last time this year that you will be cutting back any shrubs or plants! You will also need to divide and transplant your perennials! Shaping the Shrubs Shaping shrubs for the fall is like shaving before no-shave November . It will be the last time for a while that they will be trimmed so make sure they are nice and pretty! Before Trim After Trim Divide and Transplant Perennials Dividing and Transplanting your perennials can be a tricky task. Here are the three simple steps to ensure you do not kill and replant your beautiful perennials! Dig Them Up: It is essential that when you start this process that you do not kill the plant before dividing it or replanting it. When digging, try to not destroy the root system of the plant. Dig a wide enough area around the plant to make sure you do not damage the roots. Divide one, into many: Transplant: Transplant is just a fancy word for replanting! Enjoy your new perennials without even having to spend money! Dividing your perennials is the trickiest part. Once you have dug up your plant, shake the soil off of the roots, then start splitting the plant up. You can use a knife, shovel, or your hands. Try to keep the root system intact! Bring in those Houseplants! Most house plants will die if you don't bring them in on chilly September nights so make sure to bring in your colorful houseplants soon! If you see any plants that look like yours, BRING THEM INSIDE! Preparing Your Ground for Late Season Planting Preparing your soil for late season planting can be done in 3 simple steps: Till that ground up! Feed your soil! Water like you don't have a water bill! Till it up! Tilling your land is no fun task but by breaking up the soil, it will make planting easier, it will make your ground healthier, and it will allow new nutrients to integrate into the ground. Feed Your Soil! Feeding your soil is essential during the fall because of the natural moisture that the fall season brings. Using organic fertilizers like Okolona Mix, Pine Fines and/or Compost can be great for your soil during this time of year. Ken-Mulch Organic Fertilizer Pine Fines $50.95 per scoop Okolona Mix $42.95 per scoop Compost $38.95 per scoop Water! Water! Water! For some reason, people think that you can stop watering after the summer. This is wrong! You still need to water your soil and plants during the fall so that they can stay healthy!

GRASS SEED & STRAW Stop in today to pick up your Grass Seed or Call to set up a delivery (502) 964-7222 Ken-Mulch sells grass seed by the pound and straw by the bale or mat. Contractors Mix Contractors Mix is a grass seed that can enhance growth in both sunny and shaded areas. More for commercial use and high traffic areas. Creeping Red Fescue Creeping Red Fescue is a grass seed that enhances growth in shaded areas that do not get a lot of sun. Straw Bale Our straw bales are bundled into perfect squares that cover a minimum of 100 square ft or more. Falcon IV Falcon V is a grass seed that can enhance growth in both sunny and shaded areas. It needs at least 6 hours of sun, great for high traffic areas. and drought/disease resistant . Annual Rye Annual Ryegrass seed is a grass seed that enhances growth in both sunny and shaded areas. Excellent for winter coat and to hold place against wind and water. Straw Mat Each blanket features a consistent thickness and distribution of fibers which allow for excellent flexibility and moisture absorption. KY-31 Kentucky 31 is a grass seed that can enhance growth mainly in sunny areas. Wide bladed, tall fescue that is long lasting and very durable. Bluegrass Kentucky Bluegrass is a grass seed that enhances growth in both shaded and sunny areas. Great seed to combine with other grass seeds. Pine Straw Bale Our Pine straw bales are bundled into perfect squares that cover a minimum of 25 square ft or more.

Price: $31.95 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.

Price: $46.95 per scoop Mini Pea Gravel Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,600 lbs Mini Pea Gravel is perfect for landscaping and hardscapes. Its round shape makes it very smooth.

October is a confusing time of year for landscaping. Here at Ken-Mulch, we use this monthly blog to give you helpful suggestions on what you should do to your grass, landscaping, and planting in all 12 months of the year. Spooky October Ideas October is a very confusing time for all of us. Especially, here in Kentuckiana. Do you ever get the feeling that the weather is very bipolar this time of year? One minute, it is 97 and sunny and the next it is 30 and freezing raining. That is why Ken-Mulch is here to help you through this confusing time! We have the luxury of going inside, but our plants unfortunately do not. This month we will be learning about how to save our plants during this complicated time of the year! Mulch, Mulch, and More Mulch Not a lot of people know that you are supposed to re-mulch your gardens in late fall. Do you wear sweaters when you are cold? Do you wear long pants in the cold? Does your house have insulation? Plants need the same thing!!! Mulch and rock are a natural insulation system for your plants during the winter. Pine Fines Pine Fines are a perfect option to protect your gardens during the winter. Pine Fines not only look great in your garden beds, but they also provide a natural nutrients for your soil when spring rolls around. Compost Compost is also a good option to put down into your garden in the winter. It provides a natural fertilizer for your soil and plants. What Am I Supposed To Plant? There is some sort of myth that planting in the fall is a bad idea. This is a myth. Late fall planting is actually a wonderful idea! The cooler weather and natural dew make for perfect conditions for a new plant to get settled in before winter. SPRING BULB SEASON It is time! Spring bulb's should be planted by this time. Spring bulbs include: Tulips, Daffodils, Iris's Planting Trees in the Fall Planting Trees in the fall has all sorts of benefits. Some of those benefits include cooler temperatures and fall rain will enhance the growth of your tree. It helps the growth of the roots and the healthiness of your soil. Use Fall Fertilizer Ken-Mulch offers the GreenView Fall Fertilizer that is specifically designed to use in the Fall. This specific fertilizer is great for grass because it establishes the grasses roots and prepares grass for winter stress. Please bring in your house plants! This is the last time I am going to say this for the year. Your house plants NEED to come inside! They will not survive in the harsh cold winter that we are about to have!

Price: $46.95 per scoop Pea Gravel Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,460 lbs Pea Gravel is perfect for driveways, walkways, around fire pits and in landscaping. Its round shape makes it very smooth.

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.

Price: $36.95 per scoop Top Soil Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" Deep Scoop = 1/2 cu yd Our Top Soil is screened, filtered and pulverized for a great product for land leveling and filling in low spots in yards and landscape. No sand or compost is added to our virgin Top Soil.