Tag: mulching
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Spread Less Mulch For a More Healthy Landscape
This spring I visited a home that had recently been mulched and was shocked at how deep the mulch was and how little preparation went into the job. Weeds that had been covered in mulch poked through and the mulch was easily four to five inches deep. I recommend carrying a soil knife and removing…
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How to Mulch a Tree Incorrectly
Every spring I cringe when I see freshly mulched landscapes. The more is better principle gets beaten silly and mulch spread with reckless abandon. This isn’t the first time I’ve discussed how to mulch and it won’t be the last. How to mulch correctly is a topic worth repeating. Volcano mulching is when a mound…