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Apr 12, The root flare is at or near the ground line and is identifiable as a marked swelling of the tree's trunk where roots begin to extend outward.

This is a properly mulched tree. Note the mulch is only a few inches deep, not mounded around the trunk.

The root flare is visible and the mulch extends to the edge of the tree's crown, or the drip bushdig.barted Reading Time: 7 mins. Jun 06, Spread mulch in a 4–5 feet (– m) diameter around the tree. Lay down a thin layer of mulch around the tree. The mulch should not touch the tree itself.

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Leave 1–2 inches (– cm) of space between the base of the tree and the mulch. You can lay mulch 98%(62). Apr 29, Many professional landscapers use a volcano method of mulching around trees. This is not a good way to mulch around trees as it causes too much moisture to build up around the root ball. This can lead to fungus, rot and decay and ultimately lead to the trees death.

The proper way to mulch is to allow the base of the tree to be bushdig.barted Reading Time: 3 mins. Typically, people will stick to either red, black, or brown mulch. Mostly, it’s for how good it makes a landscaping look. Adding a rich color to a garden bed or around trees allows the plants to stand out easily.

With choosing colored mulch, they are typically safe to use as long as they’ve been certified by the Mulch & Soil Council.

Problems Caused by Mulch That’s Too Thick Around Trees Problem: Too much mulch smothers the tree’s roots. Consequence: Roots might grow up through the mulch in search of air. Problem: Moisture builds up. Consequence: That excess moisture between the trunk and mulch volcano creates perfect.