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Jan 24, Mulch can damage trees.

Just hire a professional and get it done right, right?

Too much mulch applied over the root ball or resting against the trunk (see right photos) can cause problems for trees, especially when there is a lagre range in particle sizes. Roots often grow up and into the mulch causing stem girdling roots which can kill trees (lower photo). This is especially troublesome on trees planted within the last 10 to 20 years.

Apr 29, Many professional landscapers use a volcano method of mulching around trees. This is not a good way to mulch around trees as it causes too much moisture to build up around the root ball.

This can lead to fungus, rot and decay and ultimately lead to the trees death. The proper way to mulch is to allow the base of the tree to be expose.

The best way to do this is to look for the flare out at the base of the takedownstump.bar allows the tree Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Yes, too much mulch can kill plants, especially when the mulch is too close to the base of the plants.

(Remember that mulch and soil are not the same thing.) There are several problems that can occur when mulch is piled too high and too close to plants.

A Thick Layer Of Mulch Becomes Hydrophobic. Jun 27, The root flare is covered, the layer of mulch is much too thick, and the mulch is touching the bark of the tree.

We use mulch to help stop the spread of weeds and to give the emerging plants a bit of a blanket in the spring, when the air temperature can fluctuate wildly.

Mulch volcanos damage trees in several ways. They keep moisture in direct contact with the tree, suffocating the inner bark, where food is transferred up and down the takedownstump.bars: To be clear, mulch is great for trees (when it’s applied correctly). Mulch reduces weeds, conserves moisture and improves the soil, which helps your tree stay healthy! But when it comes to mulch, it is possible to have too much of a good thing.