I have heard it is good to mulch around trees, but also that mulch is a fire hazard. Should I mulch or not?
If piled too high, mulch can become a fire hazard. Keeping a mulch layer 4 – 6 inches deep provides the benefits that trees need without being piled too high to create a fire hazard. Another solution is to leave the fallen leaves and twigs that come from the tree in place, don’t rake them up. This natural mulch releases nutrients back into the soil that the tree can reuse.

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1. Should I be watering my trees during the drought?
2. How can I tell if my tree is suffering from the drought?
3. How should I water my tree?
4. Where should I water my tree for the best effect?
5. How can I save water while watering my trees?
6. How can I tell if my tree is getting enough water?
7. Why should I water my trees over other plants in my garden?
8. I have heard it is good to mulch around trees, but also that mulch is a fire hazard. Should I mulch or not?
9. How do trees respond to drought conditions?
10. My tree doesn't have any leaves, is it dead?
11. My tree is fruiting like crazy, what is going on?
12. Should I fertilize my tree if it is stressed?