Fall is a great time to mulch

FALLBROOK - Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune, or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis. But, unless there is a specific reason to spray, prune or apply things to landscape trees, the best thing to “do” to keep your trees healthy is apply a layer of composted mulch.

“Fall is a great time to be out in the yard spreading shovels-full of composted wood-chip mulch under your trees,” said Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP* and staff arborist with the Tree Care Industry Association. “Trees with mulched root zones are usually larger, more vigorous, develop f...