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.
The Ugly Mulch. 1  Cone of Shame: This is when mulch is piled around trees and plant stems to make a cone. 2  Hot Stuff!: If you use mulch that is not fully decomposed (too green) or piled on too high, the decomposition process will generate heat and I have seen gardens literally cooked with green mulch.