Principle 4 Guidance - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Create self-mulching areas under trees

Self-mulching areas exist under trees where leaves can remain as they fall.

FFL recommended mulch is applied at a depth of 2-3".

Replenish mulch as needed to maintain a 2-3” depth.

Avoid “volcano mulching” where mulch is piled against the tree trunk.

Keep mulch away (12”-18”) from the base of trees. If needed for aesthetic reasons, put no more than one inch over the rootball.

Keep mulch away (1”-2”) from shrubs.

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