Tag: mulching tips
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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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The Three Musts of Mulching
Three important tips on how to mulch your landscape. Never apply mulch deeper than 3 inches. If the mulch in your landscape is over three inches you must remove some. Mulch over three inches prevents air, water and nutrients from reaching your trees and shrubs. Never touch mulch to the base of trees and shrubs. …