Mulching Trees

Mulching Trees

Description

Mulching is when we place organic material around the trees in the neighborhood. We have a variety of pear and apple trees that require mulching each year. In the spring, the garden facilitator will organize days to mulch. Ideally the weather is warm and not raining.

Steps

Preparation

Materials needed:

• wheelbarrow

• mulch

• gardening gloves

• shovel

Mulching

1. Form groups of 2, if possible. Assign trees to groups of volunteers.

2. Load mulch into a wheelbarrow

3. At a tree, use the shovels to transfer mulch from the wheelbarrow to the ground around the trees. Try to form a tall donut whose circumference is 12 inch es away from the trunk of the tree.