Say NO To Volca-NO Mulching
Mulch is an excellent addition to any tree or garden bed when used appropriately. Unfortunately, it is all too common in our urban environment to see mulch excessively piled up against the trunk of the tree, commonly referred to as volcano mulching. This practice is detrimental to the tree and in all cases, will lead […]
Leaf and Twig Galls Oh My!
There are thousands of leaf and twig galls that impact numerous types of trees and plants. There are more than 500 different galls that impact oak trees alone! In almost all cases, leaf, twig, or any type of gall on a tree or plant is of minimal concern. The variety of galls though is quite […]
Truth or Myth? Volca-NO Mulch!
Volcano Mulching Technique – Truth or Myth? – Myth Volcano – A natural phenomenonof the world we live in. A catastrophic natural event that cannot be controlled by any human intervention. Volcano Mulching – An all too common practice in which excessive mulch is mounded around the trunk of a tree. A catastrophic […]