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Shredded bark mulch

The right and wrong ways to mulch a tree. Left: Place minimal mulch at the trunk and gradually build it to a depth of up to 4 inches around the perimeter. Right: Avoid accumulating mulch near the trunk since this leads to trunk rot and attracts rodents that nest in the mulch and feed on the bark.
Shredded bark mulch
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