Research done at K-State found newly planted trees can grow up to 300% more in the first two years of growth if the grass around a tree is removed, Boyer said. Mulch is used after grass removal to ...

When landscaping around trees, you have to be careful and slow. The plants you choose today need to survive to be the perennials of your dreams years from now, so careful consideration at each ...

Place a minimum 3-foot diameter circle of mulch around each tree. This area should be kept free of weeds and grass. New trees will grow at about twice the rate if they do not have to compete with ...

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Strategic planting of trees around your home can reduce energy costs by up to 20% and can increase property values by up to 15%. And who doesn’t like sitting in the cool shade on a hot summer day?

Yet the tree has a dark side that haunts many, including reader Shane in Lakewood, who writes, “My question to you is regarding adding black walnut tree leaves and fruits to my compost pile.

Mulch is used after grass removal to protect that area around the tree. When spreading mulch around your tree, envision a doughnut. Spread mulch about 3 inches deep, preferably to the tree's dip line.