Beware of Volcano Mulch: How to Mulch Your Trees

Volcano mulch or a tree volcano is mulch that is piled up around the base of a tree, and climbs the trunk. The shape of the mulch resembles a cone or a volcano. Volcano mulch or tree volcanoes waste money and damage trees.
Dr. Bob Ricard, one of our Extension educators and foresters, explains how to properly mulch a tree, and the damage that is caused by volcano mulch.
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