PROPERTY CARE, GARDEN BED & TREE RING MAINTENANCE
Caring for your property and tips for being a good neighbour
- Keep your garden beds tidy by installing 2 to 3 inches of wood chip mulch.
- Wood chip mulch can also be added around the base of your tree. Make sure the wood chips mulch rings are at least 5 inches away from the trunk of the tree. Depth of mulch should be no more than 3 to 5 inches deep. And avoid creating 'volcano' shaped mulch piles around the tree trunk.
Benefits of Garden Bed and Tree Mulching Include:
- Retains soil moisture.
- Controls weed germination and growth.
- Gives planting beds a uniform, cared-for look.
- Improves soil biology, aeration & soil structure.
- Insulates soil — protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures in both winter and summer.
- Increased soil fertility through decomposition of older mulch.
- Inhibits certain plant diseases by reducing splashing of water.
- Reduces tree damage from string trimmers and lawn mowers.
When Creating a 'Tree Mulch Ring' Remember These Important Steps:
- Clear away turf to reduce competition.
- Spread mulch to a radius of 1 metre (3 feet).
- Keep mulch away from the trunk (4 inches).
- Maximum depth of no more than 3 to 5 inches.