Pay the fee. As of 2013, a FAST card application cost $50, which you can pay online when you are filling out the application.
A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the following: to conserve moisture. to improve the fertility and health of the soil. to reduce weed growth.
Organic mulch is material that is applied to the surface of garden soil to protect plantings and improve soil structure. Mulch is considered organic if it is made of material that was previously living plant matter. Examples of organic mulch include shredded leaves, compost, and crushed corn cobs.