Spread mulch around trees thinner than three to four inches and keep mulch from touching tree bark. Learn to use mulch around trees from a horticulturist in this free gardening video.
Expert: Leigh Anne Lomax
Bio: Leigh Anne Lomax is currently the botanical garden and horticulture manager for Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
there should always be a minumum of 4 inches of mulch around trees and any other garden beds.
i also hate seeing the volcanos around trees as it is bad for them
rancher8888 1 year ago
Well done here.
I see so many landscapers volcano mulch, even so called professionals! It's sickening that so many are that stupid.
Whenever I can, I correct them and let them know of the harm it causes. Also, I kick back these silly mounds away from tree trunks when I come across them.
kub73158 2 years ago