I planted three trees (2 Norwegian maples and 1 dwarf magnolia- Zone-5/6- Cincinnati's northern suburb -Ohio) The two maples are growing tall and the drop line is slowly expanding. The magnolia has grown also wider and taller. The original circle around the trunk where I mulched is too small compared to the drip line. I am told that I should expand the mulched circle area so that the trees can spread. There is grass all round. Now-I have lots of questions. Please feel free to comment
1) DO I EXPAND the MULCHED area? 2) Do I have to remove the grass before mulching? (I am told it is more harmful to remove grass since roots of the tree are also embedded with the grass roots) 3) Can I mow the grass to almost the lowest setting of the lawn mower and mulch? 4) Do I have to add any fertilizer before applying the mulch over the 'clipped' grass? Thanks for the help UM- posted
17 years ago