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Welcome to Summer It's summer time! The sun is shining, school is out, and it is time to water those plants! June is the beginning of a dangerous time for plants. Why? Plants can be infested with summer bugs. Plants can also die easily because you may not be watering them enough. In this months blog, I hope we can help you keep all of your plants healthy throughout these hot summer months. Watch Out! The Bugs are Back! Watch out! The bugs are back and they are coming for your plants! There are three bugs that you should be concerned about during the summer months. The June Bug, the Japanese Beetle and the Bagworms. June Bug The June Bug only appears a few weeks per year. It is a small bug, but can do a lot of damage to your plants. They do not bite humans, but they feed on your plants during the night. Although these bugs are nocturnal, they are heavily attracted to light so it would be easy to spot them on your porch at night. To get rid of these pests, it is best to hand pick them and drown them in a bucket of soap and water. Other than that, you can swat them or kill them in any way you deem necessary. Japanese Beetle Japanese Beetles are pack hunters. They travel in very large groups starting in June and prey on your plants all throughout the summer. You will know that your plants are being invaded by Japanese Beetles because they leave holes in the leaves of your plants or you may find a sudden brown patch in your lawn. The easiest way to get rid of these pests are through beetle traps and a chemical called Sevin. You can also hand pick them and drown them in water and soap. Bagworms Bagworms attack both deciduous and evergreens, but their favorite plants are junipers, arborvitaes and pine trees. You can easily spot a bagworm cocoon because it looks like a pine cone. Unless it is on a pine tree, you would know that this particular object is not supposed to be on your plant. You can get rid of bagworms by simply cutting the cocoon off of your plant or you can spray the plant or tree with a bagworm repellent. The best time to spray is in June because the bagworms are small and vulnerable. Get Rid of Those Weeds! This time of year the weeds are spreading like wildfire. You need to keep up with your landscaping and lawn if you want it to be clean. Make sure that you pull the entire weed out, including the roots. Weed Preventers -Preen Garden Weed Preventer -RoundUp Spray Weed Preventer -Bonide Spray Weed Killer Water Them Plants!!! Your kids need water to live every day, so do your plants! This time of year it is best to water your plants twice a day. Once in the early morning and once in the evening when the sun is starting to go down.

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: $275 per scoop Canadian White Marble Coverage per Scoop: 80 sq ft 2 inches deep Our beautiful White Marble glistens in the sunlight and is shipped from Canada.

Price: $31.95 per scoop Fines Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,600 lbs Dense Grade is a crushed limestone used in driveways, pathways, drainage and hardscapes. Also, Fines may be used underneath above ground pools.

Price: $46.95 per scoop Sand Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft x 2" Deep Scoop is 1/2 cu yd and approx. 1,620 lbs Compaction and mortar sand mix. Used for hardscapes, under pools, and many other functions.

Ken-Mulch stocks many varieties of Plant Material and is able to special order nursery stock for your Landscape Project 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.

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.

Price: $99 per scoop Meramac Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep Meramac is a smooth textured river rock with tan, carmel and brown colors. Its neutral color allows it to blend with most earth tones, and almost any landscape configuration.

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

Ken-Mulch offers a wide range of Bagged Landscape Materials BAGGED GOODS Dark Mulch 2 cubic ft bag. Dark Brown double shredded mulch. Our premium shredded bark mulch is a multi-species hardwood mixture that is excellent for upscale landscape projects and developments. Black Mulch 2 cubic ft bag. Black Dyed double shredded mulch. Our premium shredded bark mulch is a multi-species hardwood mixture that is excellent for upscale landscape projects and developments. Red Mulch 2 cubic ft bag. Red Dyed double shredded mulch. Our premium shredded bark mulch is a multi-species hardwood mixture that is excellent for upscale landscape projects and developments. Kids Carpet 2 cubic ft bags. Kids Carpet is a kid friendly mulch that is approved by OSHA and EPA and is commonly used under playgrounds. Pine Bark Mini-Nuggets 2 cubic ft bag. Pine Bark Mini-Nuggets are the perfect mulch for large planting beds. Besides being a beautiful ground cover, pine bark nuggets also retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Western Red Cedar 3 cubic ft bag. Western Red Cedar Mulch is a mulch that controls weeds in landscape beds and diminishes soil erosion. Pine Fines 2 cubic ft bag. Originating from mills in the south, this product is widely used as a premium soil amendment. Containing all bark with virtually no white wood, pine fines are highly sought after for various growing mediums. Pine Bark Nuggets 2 cubic ft bag. Pine Bark Nuggets are the perfect mulch for large planting beds. Besides being a beautiful ground cover, pine bark nuggets also retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Top Soil 1 cubic ft bags. Top Soil is used to enhance the growth of plants, lawns, gardens and is the vital nutrient cycling on the plant life. Potting Soil 1 cubic ft bags. Potting Soil is a potting and compost mixture that is perfect for plants, vegetables, and herbs to grow in a durable container. Compost 1 cubic ft bags. Compost is a natural fertilizer that is composed of the manures of many animals from the Kentucky Horse Farm. Cow Manure 40 lb bags. Cow Manure is a natural fertilizer that helps the growth of plants. Happy Frog Potting Soil 2 cubic ft bag. Happy Frog® Potting Soil is a nutrient-rich growing media for use in containers. It is amended with soil microbes that help improve root efficiency and encourage nutrient uptake. Happy Frog Soil Conditioner 1.5 cubic ft bag. Happy Frog® Soil Conditioner is a nutrient-rich soil amendment. In every bag, you’ll find finely screened aged forest products, earthworm castings, and bat guano, not to mention soil microbes and humic acid.

Ken-Mulch has a wide range of products for your Landscape project in our Garden Center GARDEN CENTER Stop in today to pick up your Landscape Materials or Call to set up a delivery (502) 964-7222 Our Garden Center has all YOUR products to enhance your Lawn, Garden or Lawn. From Grass Seed to Fertilizers, our knowledgable staff is here to help you with your questions. Click for More Info GRASS SEED Click for More Info LANDSCAPE FABRIC Click for More Info CHEMICALS Click for More Info LANDSCAPE EDGING