Why use Mulch?  Mulching conserves soil moisture, reduces fluctuation in soil temperature, and reduces competition from turf grass and other plants.  It also limits soil compaction of the root zone and provides the needed organic material and organisms to build soil structure

Mycorrhizae Fungi- Most landscape trees evolved in the forest environment.  In the forest, a layer of decaying organic material covers the ground.  Within the layer of soil is an organism called mycorrhizae fungi that greatly enhances the function of roots. Urban environments often lack sufficient organic organisms and porosity to functional and productive.

Ideal Soil Structure is: 50% porosity;  45% mineral soil and 5% organic matter. The porous spaces should contain an equal mixture of air and water.  Note:  Over 90% of a tree’s roots occupy soil space in the top 24 inches of soil. The finer feeder roots are near the surface, which is why porous organic matter and drainage below the ground is so important to the overall health of you tree.

Problematic Mulch Textures:  Fine Texture: sawdust, grass clippings leaves, and small rubber shavings can restrict air movement in root zone by forming a dense mate.

Organic Mulch: Living mulches are cover crop plants that are planted around and between the primary plants in a garden to control weeds, prevent erosion, facilitate water penetration and improve the soil. Living mulches thus serve a role similar to that of more conventional mulches. Living mulch plants are sometimes used in companion planting.

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