Mulch Madness - How to Mulch Correctly, Why You Need Mulch & More

Talking Trees with Davey Tree · Apr 7, 2022 · 20m

Tom Ford from Davey's Portland, Maine, office discusses why mulch is important, how to mulch correctly and the type of mulch he uses on his property, as well as his favorite trees in Maine.

In this episode we cover:

Spring in Maine (0:48) (8:33)

Volcano mulching (1:20)

How far out to mulch (2:31)

Maples and roots (3:35)

Why it's important to mulch (4:05)

Compost (4:30)

Landscape fabric (5:52)

Dyed mulches (7:07)

Planting in Maine (7:53)

Tree growth in Maine (10:02)

How Tom got into arboriculture (10:46)

Working with clients (11:34)

Native trees Tom loves for the North (13:34)

What Tom loves…