Wednesday, July 16, 2003
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Wednesday, July 16, 2003 |
Free mulch available at PTC recycling centerThere is an overabundance of mulch in Peachtree City, and the entire county can reap the rewards of the record harvest. The Peachtree City Recycling Center, located off Ga. Highway 74 south at Rockaway Road, is offering free mulch to any interested gardener in the county, no matter where they live. Normally, it is limited to Peachtree City residents. Fayette County Extension Agent Sheldon Hammond notes that mulch helps with weed control year-round, and in the summer helps to retain moisture and maintain a cooler temperature for plant roots.Hammond recommends placing a three-inch layer of mulch on planting beds, and said it is also important to mulch under trees to help the root system. "Mulch is a great alternative under those trees where grass struggles to grow, and it benefits the trees year-round,"Hammond said. The Peachtree City Recycling Center is open Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. The Peachtree City Public Works Department provides loading of mulch on the first and third Saturdays of each month.Those who wish to obtain large quantities of mulch may also do so by appointment, and the Public Works Department will provide an operator and loader to assist with this process.Call 770-487-5183, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to schedule this service.
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