The Mulching Mistake Arborists Want You to Stop Making Around Trees

The Mulching Mistake Arborists Want You to Stop Making Around Trees

Creating a mulch volcano around a tree will do more harm than good over time.Credit: Blaine MoatsKey TakeawaysMulch piled up like a volcano around a tree trunk kills the tree over time and should be avoided.Apply a 2- to 4- inch layer of organic mulch around the tree like a donut without touching the trunk.Don't use landscape fabric below mulch, and add fresh mulch on top of older layers, not exceeding 4 inches total.Mulch benefits a tree in man…