Above: Ever wonder how the mulch in your yard is created? Let us show you how. It's an involved process with many steps.
Above: This Encinitas eucalyptus will be repurposed into firewood, mulch, and perhaps a tabletop. Absolutely nothing goes to waste.
Above: After the limb is carefully lowered, a ground crewman uses his trusty Husqvarna to divide the unwieldy log into manageable pieces.
Above: Crew feed small and medium-sized branches and logs into the wood chipper. What comes out the other end is mulch.
Above: The freshly-ground mulch is pale with a dry consistency and not yet suitable for use. It must first be aged.
Above: This steaming pile of mulch is actually undergoing a fermentation process while microbes and ground beetles break down cellulose.
Above: After sitting for several months, the finished mulch takes on a rich brown color. It is full of accesible nutrients and ready for your garden.
Above: Victory Garden Nursery delivers mulch to all of North County. Or if you prefer, bring your truck down to the lot and we'll fill it up.
