By Beverly Reichel Santa Monica
If our city leaders truly intend to use the Second and Fourth street ficus trees identified as diseased for mulch ("Hard to Say Good-bye,” SMDP, page 1, Sept. 14), they should be made aware that the use of diseased plant material for mulch is not a recommended gardening practice. Surely they do not wish to spread disease?
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 17, 2007. Read the original PDF.