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Family Owned and Operated for Over 40 Years, Ken-Mulch is your Home for All Your Landscape Materials. Retail and Wholesale Customers Welcome and Delivery is Available on ALL Material! Ken-Mulch is your Landscape Supply Store! JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 51ST YEAR IN BUSINESS! CALL TODAY: (502) 964-7222 Our hours of operation MON. - FRI. 8 am - 4 pm CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY Ken-Mulch, Inc. is the leader in landscaping material sales in Louisville and Southern Indiana, selling top quality products in bulk! With a beautiful Lawn, Landscape and Garden, the homeowner puts the earth first. Ken-Mulch was the first mulch company in Kentuckiana, and we are committed in bringing homeowners, professional landscapers, and commercial property owners the best products at the best possible price. For more information about any of our products, visit our store or call us today!

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Is there really anything you can do to your landscape in December? Yes! In this months blog, we are going to go over what you can do during the cold winter holidays! December Decisions December is the slow time of year for landscaping. At least for most of us, especially here in Louisville at Ken-Mulch. Cold weather, snow, and sleet really make it hard for anyone to want to be outside working on your landscape. For those somewhat sunny days, here are some tips to keep in mind. We Are Back To Houseplants! If you do not have your houseplants inside by now, they are more than likely dying. Here are some pointers about houseplants that are hopefully already inside your home. Watering Houseplants You do not have to water your houseplants every single day. Depending on size and type of plant, the typical houseplant only needs to be watered every 7-14 days. Sunlight With Houseplants The recommendation for sunlight for most houseplants is 5-6 hours. Putting plants in window sills or near windows with direct sun is very helpful for houseplants. Checking Your Houseplants For Bugs When you bring in houseplants, sometimes you can bring in bugs with them. You want to get rid of these bugs as fast as possible because they can multiply fast in warm environments. The way you can get rid of bugs in houseplants is by spraying organic pest control or spraying water and soap mixture and see if that does the trick. Water Your New Plants! If you planted any new plants in late fall, find a few times a week to water those new plants. Even when it is cold, new plants need to be established and cared for no matter what the weather is like. Keep Raking The Leaves! Try to get the leaves off of the lawn before the snow ends up on top of it. Dead leaves are not good for your lawn and if you can get them up before a big snow comes, it will really help the health of your grass. In the spring, your lawn will love you if you pick up those leaves. We'll See You Next Year!

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: $1 50 per scoop Alabama Sunset Coverage per scoop: 80 sq ft 2" deep This Rock is a quartzite gravel straight from Alabama. These stones are naturally rounded and have a polished look when wet.

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 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.

Price: $136 per scoop Large Tennessee Rounds Coverage per scoop: 40 sq ft Large Tennessee Rounds, commonly known as "River Slicks", are a natural earth toned color that are shipped from Tennessee. These are the perfect rocks to paint.

Visit Ken-Mulch's Blog for information on What to do for your Lawn and Garden as well as How to Do projects for your Lawn and Landscape! Lawn & Garden Blog What should you do about your lawn during a certain month? Confused about when is the right time of year to trim back those huge shrubs? Concerned about your favorite plants and flowers during the winter? Scroll down below to check out our Monthly To-Do list, Buyer's Advice, and How To videos for expert guidance to find the Landscape Material best suited for your home. If you cannot find what you are looking for, give us a call at 502-964-7222 and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have! Monthly To-Do JANUARY BLOG FEBRUARY BLOG MARCH BLOG APRIL BLOG MAY BLOG JUNE BLOG JULY BLOG AUGUST BLOG SEPTEMBER BLOG OCTOBER BLOG NOVEMBER BLOG DECEMBER BLOG

GARDEN TOOLS Ken-Mulch carries a wide range of Lawn and Garden Tools along with Wheelbarrows. Stop by today and browse our Garden Center for ALL your Landscaping and Gardening Tools.

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

March Madness! Winter is finally over! March is here and the sun is shining. Hopefully everyone is finally able to go outside! We know, everyone is excited for their favorite basketball teams to play for a National Championship, but that does not mean your yard should not look as good as a game winning shot! Developing Your Landscape Plan Having a plan is essential to start the development of your landscaping. What are you interested in? What type of plants do you want? Are you interested in mulch or rock? Have you measured the area that you are going to be landscaping? Are you going to be doing the work or do you plan on hiring someone? What is your budget? These are all very important questions in regards to starting your landscaping. Step 1: Research and Budget Researching for plants that are practical for your landscape can be tough. Sometimes it is hard to differentiate from what you like and what will look good. One thing that you need to remember is that the plants you buy are going to grow and/or look different eventually. No plant ever stays the same. You will need to research the mature growth of every single plant that you plan on purchasing to make sure you do not have a cluttered landscape. Ken-Mulch has FREE consultation to help bring your landscape plan to life. With pictures, measurements and sun facings, Ken-Mulch will help you with your design to fit within your budget. Step 2: Designing Your Landscape Once you have found plants that you want, it is now time to start designing! Designing a proper layout of where each plant will specifically go is crucial. Eye balling or guessing any measurements can totally throw off ones landscape. A layout of where everything will go can help prevent mistakes and speed up the process of planting. Knowing where everything is going to go before you do anything outside can save you from wasting time and tons of frustration. Ken-Mulch will help in this process. Call us today (502) 964-7222 Step 3: Buying the Material Today is the day. You wake up bright and early on a hopefully somewhat cool, sunny morning and are ready to buy your plants! Hopefully your landscape beds are clear, clean and ready to go. Ken-Mulch offers a wide variety of landscape rock, mulch and plants to help satisfy any landscaping needs. Step 4: Planting and Beyond Step 1: Clean Out Your Landscape Beds! This is where you will most likely accumulate all of the dirt under your fingernails . Having a clean landscape bed is essential before starting your new landscape. There should be nothing but top soil unless you plan on re-purposing plants that were in your previous landscape. It makes your life a whole lot easier when their is nothing in your way. Step 2: Planting!!! Once you have purchased plants and your landscape beds are clear, it is time to start planting! -Take the plant out of the pot! -Loosen the roots on the bottom of the root ball! -Make sure the plant is in the position you want it to be in! -Look at the plant from different angles to make sure it is straight. -Dig a hole 2 times wider than the width of the root ball. -Dig the hole deep enough to where the top of the root ball is 2" above the ground. -Once the plant is in the ground, fill in the hole with dirt and/or soil mix. Step 3: Weed Cloth After all of your plants are in the ground, you are now ready for putting down weed fabric. Weed Fabric helps prevent weeds from growing or showing in your landscape! Ken-Mulch has the perfect weed fabric for your project. Make sure to measure your landscape beds to know how many square feet of weed fabric you need. Don't forget sod pins, they help hold down the weed cloth. Step 4: Rock or Mulch You are on the home stretch! The final step to complete your new, beautiful landscape is to cover the weed cloth with rock or mulch. Ken-Mulch offers a wide variety of rock and mulch to put in your landscape beds. Step 5: YOU ARE FINISHED! You are finally finished! Invite everyone over to show off your new and improved landscaping! It might have taken some time, hard work, and a good amount of money, but I am sure you did a great job and it looks amazing! Send pictures of your finished landscape to Ken-Mulch to brag!