Carolina Yard Actions Checklist - Mulch

Keep a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch over the roots of trees, shrubs, and in plant beds. Remember to leave at least 2 inches of space between the mulch and the plant's trunk or stem.
Credit: 2 inches.

Replenish mulch once or twice a year, as needed to maintain a 2-3 inch depth.
Credit: 1 inch.

Create self-mulching areas under trees where leaves can stay where they fall.
Credit: 2 inches.

Use organic mulches such as bark and pine straw.
Credit: 1 inch.

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