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What are mulch options ..mainly for moisture retention purpose,,,,?
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Asked June 29, 2022, 6:51 PM EDT
What are mulch options ..mainly for moisture retention purpose,,,,?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Trees should be mulched using an organic mulch three inches deep and at least six feet in diameter. Keep mulch at least four inches away from trunk of tree. Wood chips, pine needles, shredded hardwood and softwood bark, cocoa hulls, leaves, and compost are good organic mulches. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/watering-newly-planted-trees-and-shrubs