Roots have to compete with grass for water and nutrients in the soil.
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Sep 02, Trees, especially young ones, typically benefit most from a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around their base. However, for the first 12 inches immediately surrounding the trunk, thin the mulch layer so that it just covers the soil.
This will prevent the common problems associated with excessive bushleaning.clubted Reading Time: 3 mins. do trees need that much mulch I see all these trees with mulched piled around them and yet I then see many trees with no mulch that appear to be growing just.