Trees naturally mulch around themselves by dropping leaves or needles which protect roots, retain moisture, and incorporate organic matter into the soil. Many home gardeners mulch around trees and perennials, but it’s important to know when and how much to mulch. Should you add or remove mulch in spring? The following contains spring mulching tips and the answers to these and other questions. Should I Mulch Around Trees? If you have a naturalized landscape with established trees, there is no reason to mulch around them. Fall leaf or needle drop is natural mulch. If you have a more manicured landscape, it is a good idea to mulch around trees, but care must be taken to keep the mulch away from the trunk of the trees. So called “mulch volcanoes,” wherein mulch is piled around the trunk of the tree, can have long term detrimental effects as it can become waterlogged, […]
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