Bark mulch is my favorite for mulching around trees and for using on paths. It decomposes more slowly than other types of organic mulch. Common types of bark mulch include hardwood, oak ...

Lack of water infiltration: As organic mulch decomposes and ... Never pile mulch directly against the bark of trees or shrubs. Pull mulch away from the root flare so that there is a ...

One of the simplest ways to improve tree and ... out a layer of organic matter on the soil surface. Unfortunately, in the wildfires of October 2017 in Napa and Sonoma counties, mulch contributed ...