Clem_Shady
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Subject: New Trees Planted By The Builder In Front Of Your Homes
The person currently representing you here in the forums is an idiot.
Exhibit A: "
As many of you may have noticed (or maybe not) when the trees were planted in front of your homes there was much piled up all around the new tree; to include up against the tree trunk. It's look pretty, but it's wrong.
You should clear the much alway from the trunk as noted by the University of Illinois.
"Use organic mulch such as wood chips or compost. Use wood chips that have been composted for at least 3 months. A mix of fine and coarse material is best."
"Apply composted material to the soil surface and top with coarser and fresher material. Incorporation into the soil is not recommended or necessary.
Mulch should be about 2-4 inches deep. Two inches for poorly drained soils."
"Do not exceed 6 inches in depth."
"The larger the mulched area the better, but it should reach at least to the tree's drip line (the outer perimeter of the branches)."
Do not use geotextile landscape fabrics beneath the mulch, as this prevents the decomposing mulch from mixing with the soil. Plus the weeds just grow on top and through the fabric."
"Keep mulch at least 6 inches away from the tree trunk."
"Avoid disrupting the mulch with annual flowers. If plants are desired, use perennial ground covers such as vinca or English ivy."
Mulching Trees Improves Growth - The Homeowner's Column - University of Illinois Extension
Further reading...
Trees Are Good - Tree Care Information
The person currently representing you here in the forums is an idiot.
Exhibit A: "
As many of you may have noticed (or maybe not) when the trees were planted in front of your homes there was much piled up all around the new tree; to include up against the tree trunk. It's look pretty, but it's wrong.
You should clear the much alway from the trunk as noted by the University of Illinois.
"Use organic mulch such as wood chips or compost. Use wood chips that have been composted for at least 3 months. A mix of fine and coarse material is best."
"Apply composted material to the soil surface and top with coarser and fresher material. Incorporation into the soil is not recommended or necessary.
Mulch should be about 2-4 inches deep. Two inches for poorly drained soils."
"Do not exceed 6 inches in depth."
"The larger the mulched area the better, but it should reach at least to the tree's drip line (the outer perimeter of the branches)."
Do not use geotextile landscape fabrics beneath the mulch, as this prevents the decomposing mulch from mixing with the soil. Plus the weeds just grow on top and through the fabric."
"Keep mulch at least 6 inches away from the tree trunk."
"Avoid disrupting the mulch with annual flowers. If plants are desired, use perennial ground covers such as vinca or English ivy."
Mulching Trees Improves Growth - The Homeowner's Column - University of Illinois Extension
Further reading...
Trees Are Good - Tree Care Information
