Mulching Guide
A one-page homeowner guide to mulching that actually helps the tree: wide and shallow like a donut, never piled against the trunk like a volcano.
Mulching Guide
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Done right, mulch holds moisture, steadies soil temperature, blocks weeds and protects roots. Done wrong — piled against the trunk — the same mulch traps moisture, rots bark, invites pests and grows girdling roots that strangle the tree.
The sheet shows the donut (2–4 inches deep, a 3–6 inch gap at the trunk, spread out toward the drip line) versus the volcano, with a refresh-don't-pile reminder to rake and check depth before adding more. A clean homeowner leave-behind for pros.
What's inside
- The donut vs. volcano comparison, with diagrams
- Correct depth (2–4 in) and trunk gap (3–6 in)
- Why mulch volcanoes rot bark and cause girdling roots
- 'Refresh, don't pile' — check depth before adding more
- Room for your company name and phone (for pros)