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The Matic part of the Mulch-A-Matic

Stan carries the mulch
down the trail.
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The
Mulch-A-Matic Process. . .
One of the biggest problems we face in trail construction at Camp Murphy
is sugar sand. The early part of this year saw a combination of drought
conditions and increased trail use. Sandy holes developed in the trail,
especially in areas where there was little canopy and no natural mulch.
Throwing cypress mulch down over these spots proved to be the easiest,
cheapest and most natural looking solution. We also learned that if
we tilled the mulch into the sand to a depth of four to six inches,
the mulch stayed put, gave us a firm riding surface and it looked
more natural than mulch on the surface. |

Sheryl and Rennie spread
the mulch along the trail. |

Frank runs the power
tiller mixing the mulch with the sand to a depth of about 6 inches |