Last week we discussed the importance of keeping your trees adequately watered, especially now that we are entering the hottest months of the year. As you’re probably well aware, water is essential for a tree’s growth and development. Did you know that mulch can help your trees retain that water and keep their roots moist?
Mulch offers many great benefits to your trees. Mulching your trees, especially after a tree has recently been planted, not only helps retain water and keep roots moist, but also creates a buffer between the roots of a tree and the heat and/or cold temperatures throughout the year. Mulch can also prevent root competition and weeds from growing near the trunk of a tree, as well as damage from a lawn mower, according to the Arbor Day Foundation.
Mulch can help your trees grow to be strong and beautiful. You can check out more information about the benefits of mulch, as well as some suggested steps for applying mulch around your trees, on the Arbor Day Foundation website.
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