Spread mulch in a 4-5 feet 1.

If mulching this far out isn’t practical, you can apply mulch in a 2 to 3-foot radius around the tree. Depth: How Deep Should My Mulch Be? You should apply mulch about inches deep. Most mulching you see is likely a lot deeper than this, as over-mulching is one of the most common mulching mistakes.

Jun 06, Spread mulch in a 4–5 feet (– m) diameter around the tree. Lay down a thin layer of mulch around the tree. The mulch should not touch the tree itself. Leave 1–2 inches (– cm) of 98%(62). Place mulch out from the root flare to the drip line, and even further if you are designing a landscape bed or you want to establish a mowing boundary around the tree. (We advise this!) Out at this distance from the trunk, three or four inches is enough.

Feb 28, Trees less than 6" cal. - spray Round-up & Surflan about 1 1/2' - 2' around tree. Apply mulch" deep, take care to keep the mulch from touching the tree. Click to expand Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins.