We spoke to gardening experts about what volcano mulching is, why you want to avoid it, and tips for how to apply mulch.

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That piled-up look traps moisture and invites pests—here’s the right way to mulch. Mulch volcanoes harm trees by trapping moisture, suffocating roots, and attracting pests. Proper mulching means a 2-3 ...

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Dear Neil: I’m seeing the landscape guys putting mounds of mulch around tree trunks in town. Is that really a good idea? It seems like it would cause decay in the wood of the trunks.