Tallahassee rides a spine of rolling hills unlike almost anywhere else in Florida, and that terrain means rainwater moves through sandy loam soil fast during the heavy summer storms that average nearly 60 inches a year. The famous canopy roads shaded by old live oaks break down organic mulch quickly, making seasonal replenishment a routine task rather than a once-a-year chore. Bradfordville's newer subdivisions and the established lots around Midway share this same clay-tinged sandy soil that benefits from quality mulch for moisture retention and amended topsoil for raised planting beds. From the neighborhoods surrounding the Florida Historic Capitol to the wooded north side of Tally, bulk landscape materials help residents control erosion, lock moisture into the root zone through Zone 9a's long hot summers, and keep beds looking sharp from one season to the next.