Too often we see mulch “volcanoes” where mulch is piled in cones around trees to a depth of more than 18 inches. Applying mulch provides many benefits, including weed suppression, moderation ...

In the horticulture world, this mound of wood chips would be called a “mulch volcano.” And as mentioned before, they are everywhere in the Kansas City area, especially in the suburbs.

Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It ...