Some of the "tree lawns" , like mine and some others nearby, have plants in them, spring bulbs etc. Mulching on March 30th would kill the crocuses, and the grassy surround of the pear tree outside my house is slightly raised relative to the sidewalk, and on a slight incline, so the mulch would just wash across the driveway at the first rain. I take care of this patch according to the season, and I let the laves from fall accumulate and compost in situ, so the tree gets natural leaf mulch every year. I would prefer it if my tree-lawn were let alone, as I am enjoying the crocuses! thanks, Gail (630 Riddle) PS Hi Rob (Neel)! I hear from you more here than I see you at work! Gail Pyne-Geithman, D.Phil. Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of CIncinnati, 3125 Eden Avenue, 2324 Vontz, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0536 Tel. +1 513 558 7358 Fax. +1 513 558 7009 From: uhna-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:uhna-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of mercedes Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:32 AM To: uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [UHNA] Re: FW: MARCH MULCH MADNESS on 3/30!!! Are tree lawns considered public for this program or private home use? From: uhna-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:uhna-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy Summers Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 9:57 AM To: uhna@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [UHNA] FW: MARCH MULCH MADNESS on 3/30!!! Do we want to participate in this? ________________________________ From: blockcaptain@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:blockcaptain@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 8:41 AM To: blockcaptain@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: MARCH MULCH MADNESS on 3/30!!! Greetings Block Captains, March is here and it's time once again for March Mulch Madness, when we block captains beautify our streets by putting down fresh new mulch in tree circles, landscaped street corners, or other public areas. Here's how it works: 1. YOU estimate how many trees or areas on your block need mulch 2. YOU send us that estimate (# of trees, etc) before FRIDAY, MARCH 28 3. WE deliver mulch to you on Sunday, March 30, between 1pm and 4pm The mulch is FREE to block captains only, and may ONLY be used for public areas on your block. This mulch is not for private home use. Let's mulch it up this March, mates! For more information on Block Captain happenings, check our website at www.cliftonheights.org/blockcaptain Mulchily yours, The block captain team