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Getting Ready to Mulch Your Garden or Trees?  
Do's/Don'ts 

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The following is a brief overview of things to consider when getting ready to mulch around your home's garden, trees and lanscaping. Based on your own knowldege and experience, feel free to add to this list.

	do decide which mulching materials to use first
	don't put mulch down too early in the spring....give the soil a chance to warm
	do mulch in mid to late spring for best results
	do remove weeds before mulching
	do pull mulch away from woody stems and tree trunks one to two inches.
	do water plants first before applying mulch
	don't pile mulch too high around plants
	don't have mulch touch plants (bugs can hide under there and eat)
	don't have layers too thick for plant seeds that need to get into the soil and take root
	do consider what you are mulching around (e.g. pine bark not so good for annuals but great for trees and shrubs)
	do consider heavier mulches near pathways, slopes, and areas prone to flooding or high wind
	do consider applying additional mulch in the summer to retain moisture and in the winter to insulate from cold
	don't remove a layer of winter mulch all at once, new growth underneath could be affected by a late-season cold snap
	do consider using a 1-2" layer for fine mulch, while a coarser material should be three - four inches deep.
	do consider piling it on higher for areas where you want nothing to grow

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Source: Compiled by LAL Editor

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