Soft Landings: Say No to the Mulch Volcano

Host Lisa Schneider standing in front of a blue and green background.

Soft landings are a great alternative to that big pile of mulch many people put under their trees. It’s better for the environment, and it provides food and shelter for pollinators, birds and other important members of the ecosystem.

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