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*Mulch is considered to be an normal finishing touch to many types of formal landscaping. Maintaining mulch application can help increase aesthetic value of LID BMPs.
 
*Mulch is considered to be an normal finishing touch to many types of formal landscaping. Maintaining mulch application can help increase aesthetic value of LID BMPs.
 
*Regular fresh applications of wood mulch can also promote denitrification, reducing nitrates in impacted surface waters.
 
*Regular fresh applications of wood mulch can also promote denitrification, reducing nitrates in impacted surface waters.
*Shredded hardwood mulch or pine mulch is generally recommended for LID facilities. Its fibrous texture knits together somewhat; providing limited erosion control.
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*Double-shredded hardwood or softwood mulch is recommended for LID facilities. Its fibrous texture knits together somewhat; providing limited erosion control.
 
*Mulch can also help to maintain the organic matter content of filter media, which provides cation exchange capacity for pollutant removal.  
 
*Mulch can also help to maintain the organic matter content of filter media, which provides cation exchange capacity for pollutant removal.  
 
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===Contraindication===

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