A good donut-like ring of mulch kept inches away from a young tree trunk can reduce the likelihood of tree damage from string trimmers, lawn mowers.

if there is too much mulch too high up on the base, mice or insects can infest the tree causing some damage. you want a mulch base 2-3 inches deep.

A good donut-like ring of mulch kept inches away from a young tree trunk can reduce the likelihood of tree damage from string trimmers, lawn mowers.

Spring is the time to mulch, but how much is too much? Don't smother your tree with a 'mulch volcano,' either. This is the proper way to mulch.

Mulch can suffocate a tree’s roots. The top photo shows the right way to mulch a tree. Mulch has been applied in a flat, thin layer and does not touch the tree trunk. The bottom photo shows what ...

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With spring upon us, Hoosiers are ordering mulch for their yards. This Scrub Hub looks at how mulching the wrong way can hurt or kill your trees.