Tree Mulching Homeowners often take great care of their garden beds and small plants. However, they neglect their trees for some reason. There seems to be this belief that because a tree is so large by comparison that it’s perfectly capable of sustaining itself. While there is a kernel of truth to this, a tree can be so much healthier when the homeowner takes a pro-active role. Tree mulching is a good place to start.

Why Mulch Your Tree?

Mulching is an integral part of tree maintenance. It greatly enhances tree vitality by:

Preventing soil compaction
Keeping out weeds, which in turn prevents root competition
Keeping the root moist through water retention
Insulating the soil to provide a buffer from extreme temperatures

Tree mulching is advantageous for a tree’s health. A healthy tree has a stronger base and can better withstand the ravages of cold weather. Storms and heavy gusts, as you may be aware, are quite commonplace in the Pacific Northwest during certain times of the year. Our emergency tree service often removes trees damaged by severe weather. We can attest that almost all of these trees were in less than optimal health.

How to Mulch a Tree

Mulch should be two to three inches thick and be applied about six inches away from the trunk. Mulch against the trunk can cause too much moisture retention, leading to fungus growth. Apply mulch in a circular formation with a diameter of at least three feet.

So, what are the best types of mulch? We prefer natural sources, such as bark, wood chips, hay, compost, pine needles, and shredded newspaper. Yes, we consider newspaper a natural source since it’s made from trees. Some homeowners worry about the ink; however, this is a non-issue since ink is made primarily from soy and easily breaks down.

Tree Mulching Promotes Health

Spring is here; now is a good time to care for all forms of vegetation on your property that contribute to the curb appeal. Call Pro-Cut Tree Service if you need help with tree mulching or need to remove a tree that’s decaying and beyond saving.

Tree Mulching and Other Tree Care Services

Serving customers in Lake Stevens, Edmonds, Marysville, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Everett, Snohomish and the surrounding area

Posted on April 10, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business

Pro-Cut Tree Services

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Elmira Ghodrati

08/11/2021

Very professional and they are doing awesome job. Cleaning the mess and doing great. We really recommend this company! Fair price and they are doing hard job. Great team work!!!

Mike Cothran

29/09/2021

Fair pricing and cleaned up mess left behind

sinoti2 mageo

22/10/2020

Erik and his crew showed up on time. The men were very professional and super nice. They removed our tree so fast and did an amazing job. Erik gave us a great quote prior to the work and we were scheduled and work completed in less then 2 wks! I would highly recommend these guys and will be using them again for sure for future work!

lev Arakelyan

16/08/2020

Very professional service. I am very happy with the work and a cleanup. Had to cut two trees in pretty close quarters and everything went really well

me M

13/06/2019

Second time I’ve used them. As always Eric and his crew did a fantastic job, extremely polite & professional. I wouldn’t use another service. Highly recommended!!! If you want honesty & integrity PRO CUT is who you need. Thank you so much for your hard work.. It’s nice to know that hard working, honest people who care about what they do still exist.

Shawna A.

12/06/2019

Called to inquire about tree pick-up (one already long dead and already removed). Phone was answered promptly and Erik was willing to schedule it same day! I has to cancel the request due to scheduling conflict but even then, received quick confirmation that my voicemail was received. Should future needs arrive or referral needed, Pro-Cut Tree Services are the ones I'll turn to first.

Claire Miller

21/05/2019

Erik and his team were timely, affordable, professional and very respectful. As I read in a review before hiring Pro-cut, I admire Erik as an owner, being the first one up a tree. All the guys knew their trees and what they were doing, and I really appreciated that. I'd reccomend them, any day!

Steve Owens

01/05/2019

As the other reviewer mentioned, I too got a bid that was jaw dropping. Eric came out and gave me a bid that was much more reasonable. They dropped 2 huge hemlocks, branch by branch, piece by piece, into a rather small landing zone. I asked that they not drop anything on my pricey concrete work and to avoid some old cedar stumps that are an integral part of the landscaping. They were on-site for 1.5 days and each day they cleaned up the sidewalks and left things neat & tidy. I will be happy to do business with Pro-Cut Tree Services again and highly recommend them based on the value & workmanship they brought to the job.