Mulch in your landscape

Mulch is a great tool when used in moderation.  Do not stack the mulch high up on the tree trunk.  Only 2-3 inches of mulch is necessary when mulching under trees.  Benefits of mulch include: aesthetically pleasing, reduces weed trimmer damage, reduces evaporation, reduces inter-plant competition and helps maintain soil temperature.  Mulch eventually breaks down into organic matter and returns nutrients into the soil.  As the mulch decomposes, it is increasing microbial activity in the soil, which is great for trees.

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