Mulch benefits a tree in many ways, but it can become a detriment when placed improperly. A big mound of mulch, commonly known as a mulch volcano, piled around a tree trunk is a common mistake that ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Learn how to plant trees and shrubs in fall the right way by checking circling roots, finding the root flare, watering deeply ...

Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...

One of the biggest threats to trees in summertime is lawn care. A good way to protect them is with mulch. “Spreading a wide area of mulch around the base of a tree will keep lawn mowers and string ...

That fresh mound of mulch around your tree might look like you’ve done everything right to protect it before winter, but it ...

Most of a tree’s roots grow in the top 18 inches of soil, where plants can easily access moisture, oxygen, and nutrients. Tree roots become exposed as they grow larger or when soil erodes. Some people ...