Mulching maybe one of the best things you can do to help your trees if done properly. It restores a critical feature of the natural environment of trees.
Mulching is simply the addition of organic materials in the area beneath your trees and shrubs. Many suitable materials are available, including barks and composts, but one of the most cost-effective and convenient are the home produced shredded brush and wood ships mix. Organic mulches provide many benefits, including retaining soil moisture, cooling of summer soil temperatures and warming of winter soils, improving soil structure and restoring nutrient levels.