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!

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.

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

Contact Ken-Mulch to order your Landscape Materials or set up delivery CONTACT US Proud Member of the Better Business Bureau and the Louisville Independent Business Alliance. HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Closed Sunday Phone: (502) 964-7222 2708 Outer Loop Louisville, KY 40219 Email: kenmulch75@gmail.com Share your finished landscape projects with us via Facebook, Instagram or upload them below! Facebook: KenMulch1 Instagram: kenmulch We accept payment via card (Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover), Checks and Cash. Come see us today! Upload Photos Max File Size 15MB If you have any questions feel free to contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks! Message sent. Send Give Us Your Feedback! Rate Us Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent Rate Us Send Feedback Thanks for submitting!

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It's turkey time! Before adding that 10lb of Thanksgiving food to your bellies, Ken-Mulch is here to give you some helpful tips for your landscaping in the month of November! It's November We all know what that means... Now starts the cold holiday season here at Ken-Mulch! It is not quite Christmas yet, but that does not mean you do not have to work on your lawn and garden! Keeping Your Grass Healthy Raking leaves over and over can be tedious and annoying, but if you want to keep your grass healthy throughout the late fall and winter season; rake up those leaves!!! Fallen leaves are not good for your grass, so if you would like your grass to be green and healthy in the spring, Ken-Mulch suggests raking and throwing out the fallen leaves. If You Decide to Plant Something New If you do decide to plant anything new in the month of November, here are some helpful tips that will ensure that your plants, trees, and shrubs will survive through the winter. Insulating Your Plants During the cold winter months, insulating your plants with mulch or rock is a must to keep your trees, plants and shrubs alive. Wrapping Your Trees Wrapping your trees is essential during the winter. Wrapping your trees protects it from deer rubs and frost cracking which could totally ruin your trees trunk. Going out and buying a roll of burlap and spraying the trunk with anti- desiccant spray can make a huge difference. You Still Have To Water, But Be Careful! Even though it is cold, you still need to water your plants a little bit. After you water though, make sure all of the water in the hose is gone to prevent water freezing and ruining your hose. Trim, Trim, Trim! November is the perfect time to cut everything back for next spring. Things you need to cut back this time of year are roses, perennials and shrubs that have gone wild. Clean Your Tools! Cleaning and oiling your tools can help you in many ways. It can save you a whole lot of money because if you clean your tools, you will not have to worry about the tools rusting or cracking during the winter. Happy Thanksgiving!

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: $140 per scoop Maylen Black OUT OF STOCK (CHECK OUT OUR REPLACEMENT , MYSTIC BLACK) Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Maylen Black is a beautiful black rock that glimmers in the sun and looks gorgeous in landscapes.

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.

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: $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.

Price: $85 per scoop Ken-Mulch Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Ken-Mulch is a decorative lightweight rock with a beautiful rustic color. Also, known locally as Solite, Ken-Lite or Groundcover.