Mulching is a technique for covering and protecting the root area of a tree. This is very effective in trees that are young, as they are more susceptible to harm.
A big reason we encourage our clients to mulch is because it can reduce the water loss up to 30% !!!
It can also help control weeds, which steal nutrients that should be going to the tree.
If you really want to spice things up and give your tree some TLC, the best method is to add some compost to the soil around the base of the tree, and then cover that with mulch.
When selecting a mulch we have a few tips to guide you:
-VARIETY! find a mulch that is a combination of many kinds of trees
-stay away from bagged mulch whenever you can, as most often it comes in plastic bags.
-use coarse wood chips, not sawdust. Air cannot penetrate through sawdust, which promotes growth of fungi and mold.
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