Mulch is valuable to your tree's health and care because:

• Mulch insulates the soil helping to provide a buffer from heat and cold temperatures.
• Mulch retains water helping to keep the roots moist.
• Mulch keeps weeds out to help prevent root competition.
• Mulch prevents soil compaction.
• Mulch reduces lawn mower damager.

Steps to adding mulch around your tree:

1. Add mulch to the base of your tree by removing any grass within a 3 to 10 foot area depending on the size of your tree.
2. Spread natural mulch 2 to 4 inches deep within the circle.
3. Keep the mulch from touching the trunk of the tree.