Were you inspired by the recent beautiful weather to plant a tree? Or did you get some tree work recently done by Atlanta Tree Professionals and get a new tree planted as part of the Arbor Day Special running until the national celebration April 27th?
Mulch is your tree’s lifeline.
Mulch is great for trees because (credit Arbor Day Foundation)
- Keeps the soil insulated against temperature extremes
- Keeps the roots moist so they don’t dry out causing damage or death
- Stops you from running the mower over the root and causing damage to both parties
Where and how much Mulch?
- First remove the grass within 3-10 foot diameter of the tree base
- Pour natural mulch such as Atlanta Tree Professionals Free Wood Chips about 2-4 inches deep
- Try to avoid the mulch touching the actual trunk