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Mulch Research Paper

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California's severe drought has put millions of its trees in severe danger of dying. If you are living in an area suffering from similar or even less severe drought conditions, you can save your trees by following these simple guidelines. Most of them are already beneficial for your tree's health, but are absolutely essential when water is scarce.

Start by Mulching

Mulch is decomposing organic materials that you spread around the base of your trees. It is often made out of items as diverse as back, wood chips, straw, needles, and even pieces of tires. The benefits of mulch are especially crucial during drought conditions. They include:

Eliminates soil erosion Traps soil nutrients near tree roots Controls insects and pests that try to feed on root water Traps water in …show more content…

In that way, you can use it for other purposes, including watering your trees. That's why you should stop up your bath tub when taking a tower and gather the water up in a bucket.

Similarly, you should take the soapy water from when you wash your hands or do the dishes and gather it up in a large, sealed tank. Purify that water by boiling, using water purification tablets, filters, or distillers. Now spread this recycled water around the base of your trees to keep the soil damp and their roots healthy. Water at least once a day to keep the soil from becoming brown and dry.

Aerating Properly

Aerating your lawn near your trees helps oxygen flow to their roots and promotes better water spread. You should also be aerating during a drought, but only if your lawn has been watered and maintained carefully. If your lawn is brown and dusty, aeration won't help much, as the plugs will be hard to remove. Once you have aerated near your tree, water it: this will heal the aeration holes more quickly and give your tree a much needed boost of

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