MULCH QUIZ:
RIGHT OR WRONG
Find out if you know how much is "just right."
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TIPS FOR PROPER
MULCHING
WANT TO LOWER YOUR MULCH COSTS AND STILL SEE IMPRESSIVE
RESULTS? HERE ARE THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO DO IT:
1
Pull mulch away
from tree flare,
stem or trunk.
2
Transfer excess
mulch for reuse
in other places.
3
Extend mulch ring
to the dripline or
as far as possible.
1. True or false: Tree mulch should be
placed close and mounded high around
tree base.
Answer: False. Mulch should be put
down in an even layer, away from tree
base, to discourage excessive, disease-
promoting moisture.
2. The ideal depth for mulch is:
<2 inches
2-4 inches
4-6 inches
>6 inches
Answer: Davey arborists recommend
2-4 inches of mulch to provide a uniform,
well-kempt look without upsetting a tree's
natural, organic balance.
3. Which of the following is NOT a reason
to mulch around trees:
a) Enhance property
b) Suppress weeds
c) Moderate soil temperature and moisture
levels
d) Inhibit root growth
Answer: D) Mulch provides trees and
landscape with many benefits. Done
properly, mulching promotes healthier tree
and root growth.
4. True or false: Too much mulch is harmful
to trees.
Answer: True! You've been paying
attention. Overmulching can stress trees,
causing root rot and attracting tree-
destroying insects, pests and diseases.
OVER MULCHING PROPER MULCHING
