Mulch and compost coupons
EBMUD and Contra Costa Water District have partnered with local nurseries, garden centers, and soil companies to offer discounts on organic mulch and compost. Download and print a coupon from the business of your choice listed below. Present the coupon at time of purchase.
| Morgan's Home & Garden | Coupon | 2555 E. 18th Street | Antioch |
| Stoneyard Masonry | Coupon | 805 Port Chicago Way | Bay Point |
| Vision Recycling Benecia | Coupon | 1460 Goodyear Road | Benecia |
| Brentwood Decorative Rock, Inc. | Coupon | 6745 Brentwood Boulevard | Brentwood |
| Bill's Ace Hardware (valid at all East Bay locations) | Coupon | 4451 Clayton Road | Concord |
| Sloat Garden Center and Topsoil (valid at all East Bay locations) | Coupon |
800 Camino Ramon 828 Diablo Road |
Danville Danville |
| Contra Costa Topsoil Inc. | Coupon | 5030 Imhoff Drive | Martinez |
| MacAlvey's Nursery | Coupon | 5733 Alhambra Avenue | Martinez |
| Broadway Terrace Nursery | Coupon | 4340 Clarewood Drive | Oakland |
| Broadway Terrace Nursery | Coupon compost | 4340 Clarewood Drive | Oakland |
| Bee Green Recycling and Supply | Coupon | 725 Julie Ann Way | Oakland |
| Grand Lake Ace Garden Center | Coupon | 4001 Grand Avenue | Oakland |
| Yarrow Nursery | Coupon | 6250 Thornhill Drive | Oakland |
| Yarrow Nursery | Coupon compost | 6250 Thornhill Drive | Oakland |
| McDonnell Nursery | Coupon | 196 Moraga Way | Orinda |
| American Soil and Stone | Coupon | 2121 San Joaquin Street, Building A | Richmond |
| American Soil and Stone | Coupon - Compost | 2121 San Joaquin Street, Building A | Richmond |
| Evergreen Nursery | Coupon | 350 San Leandro Boulevard | San Leandro |
| Evergreen Nursery | 350 San Leandro Boulevard | San Leandro | |
| Vision Recycling San Lorenzo | Coupon | 2477 Bauman Avenue | San Lorenzo |
What is mulch?
Mulch is made up of organic material like chipped wood and tree bark and is used to cover soil. A three-inch layer of mulch spread over bare soil will enhance the health of your garden. Benefits of mulch include the following:
- Increased soil moisture
- Weed suppression
- Moderated soil temperature, insulating plant roots against extreme temperatures
- Reduced sun damage to irrigation equipment covered by mulch
- Improved aesthetics
What is compost?
Compost is decomposed organic matter, often derived from urban plant debris and food waste. Compost is much finer in texture than mulch and can be applied topically, added to a plant's root ball, or added under mulch to amend soil. Benefits of compost include the following:
- Increased plant growth
- Reduced need for chemical fertilizers
- Improved soil structure through the addition of beneficial bacteria and fungi
- Improved soil water retention