Volcano mulching invites a series of potential health problems for a tree, including severe implications around the area of the root flare. Knowing the importance and method of proper mulching is a fundamental part of keeping trees healthy.

Jul 19, 2018 · Extension educators, arborists, and other knowledgeable horticulturists have railed against the prevalence of mulch volcanoes for decades. So why do we still see so much mulch piled around the trunks of trees?

Apr 15, 2022 · Building monstrous mounds of mulch — known as mulch volcanoes — around the base of a young tree creates several immediate problems. First, it creates a similar situation that the tree would...

Oct 15, 2019 · Volcano mulching is the incorrect placement of mulch against the trunk of a tree. As mulch is layered higher and higher against the tree trunk, the trunk appears to be “erupting” from a volcano-shaped pile of mulch.

May 17, 2022 · Mulch volcanos erupting throughout spring as property owners want to freshen up their landscapes. Yet despite their frequency, mulch volcanos are very harmful to trees. These massive piles of mulch around the base of trees can result in disease, decay, root rot and the eventual death of the tree.

I’m going to walk you through what volcano mulching is, why it’s harmful, and explain how to properly mulch your trees. If you’re interested in learning how to defeat this garden habit, keep reading.

Apr 22, 2020 · Volcano mulching is an improper tree care technique where, year after year, mulch is piled against the trunk of a tree. Properly planted trees (or naturally grown trees) will develop a characteristic root flare near ground level.

Feb 24, 2024 · Mulch volcanoes can harm trees but they do not cause rot on the tree trunk. Find out what really happens under over mulched trees and shrubs.

Oct 23, 2024 · A mulch volcano, also sometimes known as a mulch mound, mulch pyramid, or a mulch shield, is a circular volcano-shaped pile of mulch above ground level formed up to the trunk of a tree.

Uncover the risks of mulch volcanoes on tree health. Learn the pitfalls of over-mulching and best practices for tree care and soil enrichment.