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The application is the same if it’s the first time mulching a tree or a re-application. Add enough mulch so there is a 2–3-inch layer sloping away from the tree with at least a 3–5-foot radius around ...

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Speaking of mulching around trees, it must be done properly. Mulch should never be piled up in a mound around the base of the trunk — a practice that has been dubbed “volcano mulching.” ...

Stein said soil berms — rounded mounds of soil, mulch or other material built on a level area —can be used to encircle the tree about 18-24 inches from the tree’s base to keep water at bay.

A mulch ring also offers a visual cue to mowers to stay away from the base of the tree and not injure it with the mower deck. Don’t go overboard, though – do not mound mulch against the truck like a ...

Hayes’s tips for proper mulching: Proper application. Spread mulch in a 3- to 4-inch layer, extending to the tree’s drip line. Avoid volcano mulching. Do not pile mulch in a volcano form ...

Mulching can protect plants and trees as we approach our cooler season in Louisiana. Here’s our comprehensive guide. Mulch is pretty important as cold temperatures near | Entertainment/Life ...

Speaking of mulching around trees, it must be done properly. Mulch should never be piled up in a mound around the base of the trunk — a practice that has been dubbed “volcano mulching.” ...