Every lawn & landscape company applies mulch in the spring, but few perform the task right. Mulching is the process of applying organic matter to trees or landscapes with a purpose or goal in mind. Sadly too many landscapes are coated with 6” of mulch or “Volcanoes” where tree rings are piled so deep in mulch, that Voles make their home in the mulch and kill the trees. What are the goals in mulching?

• Moisture retention
• Erosion control
• Weed suppression
• Insulation of plant material in winter
• Cooling of roots during summer