Mulch - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by lkilpatrick1
August 26, 2006
What type of mulch should I use around an oak tree?


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Answer from NGA
August 26, 2006
Grass rarely grows well beneath oak trees so it is recommended you use 3-4" of organic mulch to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. You can use shredded bark or bark chips beneath your oak without concern about it harming your tree.

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