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Mulch is used after grass removal to protect that area around the tree. When spreading mulch around your tree, envision a doughnut. Spread mulch about 3 inches deep, preferably to the tree's dip line.

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Mulch piled up against a tree trunk is unhealthy for the tree. I would hate it if someone made me wear a turtleneck sweater (remember that 70s fad, boomer friends?) all summer long.

Add enough mulch so there is a 2–3-inch layer sloping away from the tree with at least a 3–5-foot radius around the stem (older, larger trees can benefit from larger mulch rings). No volcano mulching ...

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Never pile mulch directly against the bark of trees or shrubs. Pull mulch away from the root flare so that there is a 2-inch space between the mulch and the bark.

Mulch is used after grass removal to protect that area around the tree. When spreading mulch around your tree, envision a doughnut. Spread mulch about 3 inches deep, preferably to the tree's dip line.