Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and ...

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Mulch should be properly applied, though. It should be at least two inches from the trunk of the tree and it should not be too deep. "Mulch serves as nature’s insulating blanket," Smith said.

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Each year, those with a green thumb spread out mulch to protect their gardens, plants and trees. Mulch has lots of benefits for plants including keeping them warm, protecting moisture and preventing ...