When mulching around fruit trees, it's not a good idea to make a heap of mulch like a volcano. Although the practice is sometimes used, it can be harmful to the health of the tree for many reasons.

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Community News Avoid mulching mistakes and better care for your trees Updated: Apr. 24, 2020, 2:56 p.m. | Published: Apr. 23, 2020, 12:46 p.m.

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If you are reapplying mulch, first rake the old mulch to even the layer and mix some into the soil if possible. If your tree has already been mulched and has been volcano mulched, simply dig out the ...

Mulching is one of the most beneficial things a homeowner can do to keep trees healthy. It makes growing situations more "friendly" for trees in general. But over-mulching can be one of the worst ...

You can add some mulch annually to pretty up the mulch beds but maintain no more than a two to four inch depth. The mulch should not be placed against the trunk or above the root collar of the plant.

Think of a bagel and doughnut as a great example of tree mulching. The tree trunk should be in the middle of the hole. Start by removing the grass out 3 to 6 feet from around the tree.

Little to no mulch should be closer than 6 to 12 inches from the tree. From there, the mulch should be about 2 to 4 inches thick, flatly applied out to the edge of the dripline.

Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana, a date strategically chosen to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. As ...