How to Install Mulch Professionally

A mulch installation is without a doubt one of the most beneficial things you can do to maintain your trees healthy. But, as they say, you can never have too much of a good thing.

This weak, we're going to show you how to correctly apply mulch you so that you don't wind up doing more harm than good.

The Advantages of Mulch

According to peer-reviewed studies, mulch and compost are two of the most efficient and cost-effective treatments for trees in compacted and/or disturbed urban soils.

Trees in forest habitats benefit from rich, well-aerated soil that has all of the necessary nutrients and soil microorganisms. And the nutrients and bacteria on the forest floor are constantly replaced by leaves, organic materials, and live beings.

Trees in urban areas do not have the same advantages. The soil in our Prime Landscapers' urban landscapes typically lacks the nutrients and organic matter that a tree need.

Mulch installation near me is great because it can help recreate the natural debris of the forest floor. When installed properly, mulch can: 

Moderate soil temperatures 

Conserve soil moisture 

Reduce soil compaction 

Suppress competition (like weeds)

Release essential nutrients

The dangers of an improper mulch installation

Yes, there are wrong ways to install mulch! Two main ways, in fact.

One way to apply mulch incorrectly is to use too much. Mulch Installation in Buffalo NY is an excellent tool for preserving soil moisture, but a layer that is overly thick can result in excess moisture in your tree's root zone. Excessive wetness can cause plant stress and root rot.

If you use too much fine mulch, it might become matted and prevent water and air from reaching the roots of your tree.

The second technique to put mulch in a way that will harm your tree is to pile it up against the trunk. Doing that can cause to bug and disease difficulties, stress of the inner bark tissue, or girdling roots.

Follow these guidelines to ensure that your mulching efforts do not harm your tree: 

A 2- to 4-inch covering is plenty for your tree less for fine mulch and more for coarse mulch. 

Avoid piling on the mulch. 

Allow 3-6 inches of space between the mulch and the trunk of the tree. 

Make a donut rather than a volcano. 

Install enough mulch to stretch at least 3 feet in all directions from the trunk of your tree.

Keep these pointers in mind while you install mulch in your yard.

Install it all the way to the crown of your tree, or even further out, to make your tree very happy. A tree's root system spreads well beyond the drip line! Request a consultation right away!