To mulch or not to mulch, that is the question. Even Hamlet shouldn’t take too much time mulling this over. Experts agree that mulching newly planted trees is the very best thing you can do to enhance their chances of survival. Care for Newly-Planted Trees What is a landscape without landscape trees? Shade and ornamental trees made a backyard more beautiful and more functional. And installing young trees isn’t cheap, so it’s best for the pocketbook not to have to replant. That’s why it’s important to provide the best possible care for the first few years after planting to give them the best chance to thrive. Some plants, including mature trees, thrive on benign neglect. But newly-planted trees are not among them. Young, newly installed landscape trees require active and regular care during the period from planting until establishment. Count on 12 months of establishment period for every inch of […]
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