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Improper mulching kills trees. Mulch should never be piled into a cone around a tree trunk. This type of mulching is referred to as a "mulch volcano". "Mulch volcanoes" waste money excess mulch and eventually lead to diseased trees.
Improper mulching kills trees. Mulch should never be piled into a cone around a tree trunk. This type of mulching is referred to as a "mulch volcano". "Mulch volcanoes" waste money excess mulch and eventually lead to diseased trees.
How should I mulch my trees?
What are the best materials for mulching trees?
What are the worst material for mulching trees?
INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE FROM THE STATE FORESTRY SERVICE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NJ Division of Parks and Forestry
Guidelines for Planting Trees
The Shade Tree Committee has prepared guidelines available to assist you in greening your property. They are available in PDF.
Guidelines for Planting Seedlings
If you received a seedling from The Shade Tree Committee at the 2016 Paper Shred and Tree Recovery Program, click HERE for more information. You will find pictures, to determine what type of seedling you have, as well as planting guidelines from the Arbor Day Foundation.