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The Importance of Mulching Newly Planted Trees

The Importance of Mulching Newly Planted Trees

If you have ever seen some of Sesmas Tree Service’s work, then you probably noticed the mulching around…

Jun 25,2021

The Importance of Mulching Newly Planted Trees

If you have ever seen some of Sesmas Tree Service’s work, then you probably noticed the mulching around trees, especially young and newly planted ones. This is for good reason, and we are going to share some of its benefits here. If you have any specific questions or concerns, or if you would like to consult with an ISA-certified arborist, then call Sesmas Tree Service. We are happy to schedule a flexible appointment or arrange an urgent dispatch.

The Importance of Mulching Newly Planted Trees

What Is Mulch?

Mulch is bulky, organic material that can be placed around the base of plants, bushes, and trees. It can be made of a variety of materials including food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, shredded bark, hay, straw, shredded newspaper, and more. In short, if it used to be living, then you can place a layer around the tree to conserve soil moisture, suffocate unwanted weeds and plants, and so much more.

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Conserving Moisture

Water is the source of life and trees need it just as humans do. In fact, many trees will only expand their roots when there is enough water in the soil. A dry environment can stress the tree and stunt its growth. Such a tree is more susceptible to insect infestations and disease.
Mulch acts as a blanket that protects the soil from the sun and the moisture from evaporating. This way, your weekly watering will go a long way and more fully hydrate the tree. As you know, hydration is crucial in the early stages of the tree’s growth.

Suffocating Competition

There is only so much soil and nutrients in that soil, and grass, weeds, and other plants are all competing for it. Fend off competition by placing a layer of mulch around the tree’s base. This mulch should prevent the intruders from getting sufficient air flow and sunlight. Check back after a few months and you should notice the trespassers have suffocated.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

Your tree gets its nutrition from the soil, a task which mulch helps with, but mulch itself also provides nutrition to the tree. Over time, the organic material that is mulch will break down into humus, also called the ‘life-force’ of the soil. This end-product of organic material provides the ideal habitat for vital soil microorganisms that coexist with your tree.

Protective Barrier

Trimming, mowing, and other lawn work can damage newly planted tree. For instance, the blades of the lawn mower can seriously cut exposed roots. A finely laid circle of mulch identifies no-go zones for grounds maintenance and protects those roots from such injury.
The layer of mulch also protects the tree from the loss of topsoil during heavy rainfall and flooding. That soil loss is harmful for the tree and is a mess to clean up for you.

Call Sesmas Tree Service

If you are interested in the benefits of mulching and want to get started on protecting your trees, then call Sesmas Tree Service to get in touch with a friendly representative. We are happy to take your call.
 

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