While a fall application of mulch can be beneficial to plants, we have seen a growing trend of piling mulch much deeper than ...

You see it everywhere — mulch piled up against trees so that it looks like a volcano. But just because you see it — and just because a landscape company does it — doesn't mean it is a correct practice ...

The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Homeowners often use mulch around trees to maintain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and provide nutrients. However, improper mulch application can lead to the formation of harmful "mulch volcanoes" ...

If you live in an area that has received minimal precipitation recently, you're probably worried about your plants. You know they need water, but you can't control the weather, and you may even need ...

One homeowner recently removed a mulch volcano from a tree on their property, only to discover that their problems did not ...

Remove all of the ornaments and decorations (including tinsel) Remove the tree stand If the tree is over six feet tall, cut it in half Once the tree is free of manmade materials, put it in your green ...