Tree with mulch around them

There are 4 main benefits of mulching around trees. Not only is it aesthetically appealing, but mulch also helps to protect your trees and landscape. It will also make caring for your lawn easier!

Browse traditional landscapes and gardens. Discover new traditional landscape designs and ideas to boost your home’s curb appeal.

Take a tip from trees in the natural setting when you tackle mulching. Proper tree mulching helps trees retain water, combat weeds and regulate soil temperature.

Properly constructed mulch tree rings will enhance the beauty of your yard and the health of your trees.

A good donut-like ring of mulch kept inches away from a young tree trunk can reduce the likelihood of tree damage from string trimmers, lawn mowers.

Around Magnolia Tree....mulch and hosta

Reap rewards from your investment of time and money by planting a tree correctly. Avoid these costly mistakes—all of which will impede, if not kill, a tree.

Master the essential techniques of mulching with our detailed guide. Explore how and when to apply organic and inorganic mulches to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and enhance your landscape's appearance

It seems that May is the month for yard work around here. Last year, we busted our butts clearing out overgrown brush (and even filled a 30 foot dumpster!). And this year? We've been moving plants around, removing trees, planting grass... and building a dry stack rock planter! It was a really fun project and I'm going to share the step-by-step process with you today. Talk about instant gratification. This project cost us ZERO dollars and about an afternoon of hard work. Here's how it went…

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Bushes, Tree and Flowers all planted, mulch down.

This is the correct way to mulch around a tree. Notice the space between the mulch and the base of the tree.

Stone border around flower beds and tree. Love the double layer of stone.

How you add mulch to your trees depends on the type of mulch, your climate, and more. Keep reading to learn how to mulch around trees.

RENEGADE GARDENER™ The lone voice of horticultural reason Don’t lay landscaping fabric on the ground then apply mulch on top of it. We were doing a stone sidewalk job this spring at the same time the homeowner next door was diligently laying rolls of landscape fabric throughout her front yard garden landscape, measuring and meticulously laying

Are mulch volcanoes popping up around your neighborhood? If you’re wondering whether you should try this method or not, the answer is a resounding no! These seven reasons from former nursery tree grower Jerad Bryant provide ample guidance on why you should avoid adding mulch near your trees.