Sheet Mulching 101

350 San Leandro Boulevard,San Leandro CA 94577

14 January, 2023

Description

You don't need chemicals to kill your water-thirsty lawn! Sheet Mulching is an easy process of layering cardboard and mulch right on top of your grass. You can then plant your new garden straight into the mulch. Now is a great time to get started! It is best to start your Sheet Mulching project in the Fall or Winter to allow the cardboard several months to break down and the weeds to be smothered. Guest speaker, Lori Caldwell, will be joining us from the public agency, StopWaste, an organization that helps Alameda County’s businesses, residents, and schools waste less, recycle properly, and use water, energy, and other resources efficiently. Lori will be discussing both the benefits of Sheet Mulching and the steps involved to Sheet Mulching your own lawn. The Benefits of Sheet Mulching: Saves time, money, and water Builds healthy soil Creates attractive drought-tolerant gardens Eliminates the need for grass- and weed-killing herbicides Prevents living turf from going to landfillTopics Discussed: The tools you will needHow to calculate the supplies needed (ex: cardboard, compost)Removing difficult vegetation (ex: Bermuda Grass)TrenchingPre-plantingCompost & soil healthSpecial Note: Workshops are held rain or shine! All classes take place in our warehouse which is a large covered and heated space