Finally the unseasonal cold wave in Austin has given way to blue skies, sun and warmer temperatures. Our thoughts have turned to spring which is right around the corner! Local residents you have the opportunity to support band students while increasing your curb appeal! The Westwood Area Band Boosters are selling Texas Native brand mulch this month!
Both the Texas hardwood and black mulch are sold in two cubic foot bags, priced at $5 each. Volunteers and students will provide free delivery of the mulch on March 3 to homes and businesses in the Westwood area. Customers do not need to be home for delivery to take place. Order online, by February 18 at: westwoodband.org, using a credit or debit card, Paypal or check. How easy is that?
Proceeds from the mulch sales will be used to purchase new band equipment, provide scholarships for private lessons and offset transportation costs.
In 2017, the Westwood Warrior Band performed at 10 football games and competed in five competitions, earning a finalist spot at Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis. Nearly 300 students participate in band classes at Westwood High School. Additionally, Westwood Area Band Boosters also provides support for the band programs at Canyon Vista and Grisham Middle schools.
“Each year our expenses increase, but the district can’t increase our funding,” said Jack Green, director of the Westwood Band. “Mulch sales help ensure every student who has an interest can be a part of the band.”
In addition to supporting the band, mulch offers multiple benefits to landscapes. It provides a contrast for blooming flowers, adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes and makes flowerbeds more drought tolerant.
According to horticulturists at Texas A&M University, mulch allows soil to soak up more water and also reduces the rate of water loss through evaporation. A four-inch layer of mulch dries much faster than the soil below, preventing water from moving into the air.
Mulch also helps control weeds. It won’t prevent weed seeds from sprouting, but a thick layer of mulch can stop the weeds from emerging if the mulch blocks out the sunlight. Four inches is the recommended amount of mulch to achieve this effect.
Texas Native mulch is produced by Austin Wood Recycling, a locally-owned business. Ordering mulch from a band student not only helps the band, but also boosts the local economy.
If you have any questions please contact Gayleen Tabakukk : Gayleen.rabakukk@gmail.com
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