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Old 02-22-2011, 07:18 AM
 
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I have a huge live oak in the front yard and would like to place a mulch ring around it. The base of the tree has a lower elevation than the front due to possible ground settling and I would like to build it up better. The tree roots are just below the surface of the grass, meaning that you can feel them if you walk on them, but can't see them unless you look. I know you are supposed to keep the mulch at least a foot away from the crown of the tree, but I don't know which mulch would be best. An neighbor suggested a coarse pine bark mulch and definitely not anything dense. I thought about having an arborist come out and look at the tree, too. Any suggestions regarding arborists, who has the best mulch and what kind would be appreciated! Thanks!!!
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Old 02-22-2011, 02:58 PM
 
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You should just go by and visit Gardenville over in Selma. Not only can they tell you the best Mulch (Malcom beck pretty much pioneered mulching), you can hands-on see the mulch and decide which you like best.
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Old 02-24-2011, 11:07 PM
 
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Some light mulches wash away more easily than others, I prefer cedar mulch myself. Also keep in mind your huge oak has a root system that extends out as far as the branches, so I wouldn't be too worried. Of course consulting with an expert is always a good idea.
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Old 02-25-2011, 06:17 PM
 
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The tree doesn't need mulch, sounds like it is plenty mature. If you want to build up around it, why not just straight soil or decomposed granite/limestone? Just going for aesthetics, right?
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Old 02-25-2011, 11:56 PM
 
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The tree doesn't need mulch, sounds like it is plenty mature. If you want to build up around it, why not just straight soil or decomposed granite/limestone? Just going for aesthetics, right?
Not really the aesthetics, since there is grass under the tree. I'm more concerned about the roots I can feel underneath the grass. I read that you don't want to put anything that will compact down on top of the roots, which I why mulch sounded good. It's a beautiful tree, and I just want to make sure its being taken care of like it should.
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