Mulches are often promoted as being environ- mentally friendly and a desirable landscape practice. Unfortunately, despite the positive attributes, many mulches are combustible, a major drawback when used in home landscapes located in wildfire-prone areas. This is a University of Nevada study authored by Steve Quarles and Ed Smith.
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