Terry's Tree Service, Inc.

Getting a good quality garden mulch going and spreading some around the base of the tree every month or so does a lot for a tree. First, it protects the soil around the tree from wind, heat, and other weather factors. Second, as the mulch breaks down, it imparts vital nutrients into the soil for the trees to consume. Finally, it encourages macro-organisms like worms to work the soil in that area, which also helps to feed the trees. Just don't let the mulch touch the tree trunk, or you could cause it to begin to rot!