In
the previous post
(http://urbandendro.blogspot.com/2018/01/how-to-mulch-your-small-trees.html)
we looked at why and how to make a round mulching areas - in this post we have one simple additional feature - free-form mulching area.
How to do it?
Making a free-form mulching area is actually quite simple - you need only few tools like a knife, some piece of rope or hose, trowel, a garden harrow and a bucket.
Now - using a piece of rope or hose, you can mark the area as you like it to be - as it is shown in the picture below:
Then, with the knife, carefully (do not cut yourself) cut the lawn along the rope or hose (not deeper than 10cm). Then you should start to remove the sod (it should be done with care as well, because some plants have their root system pretty close to the ground).
If the sod is removed, remove also excess soil (about until the depth of the 5-8cm).
You can use the sod and soil elsewhere in the garden and also it is suitable for composting.
If the area is prepared, then you have to install mulch (usually I use pine-tree mulch, with a fraction of 15-48mm).
Do not use hardwood or fresh pine bark (it may cause various problems with degradation processes and the spread of diseases).
If the mulch is in place, it should be tightened lightly and watering - usually one cup will suffice (in the event of slight damage to some part of the root).
The most important thing in mulching is that the trunk and mulch can not interact with each other (if your plant have a root collar), the difference between the trunk and the mulch should be at least 5cm and should be checked in the meantime, because children, animals, shearers and weather conditions tend to stick it to the trunk.
Every next year, it's most convenient and easier to add some mulch, if necessary.
Source: Urbandendro
http://ravelreiljan.blogspot.com/
How to do it?
Making a free-form mulching area is actually quite simple - you need only few tools like a knife, some piece of rope or hose, trowel, a garden harrow and a bucket.
Now - using a piece of rope or hose, you can mark the area as you like it to be - as it is shown in the picture below:
 |
| Starting the free-form mulching area. Photo: Ravel Reiljan |
Then, with the knife, carefully (do not cut yourself) cut the lawn along the rope or hose (not deeper than 10cm). Then you should start to remove the sod (it should be done with care as well, because some plants have their root system pretty close to the ground).
 |
| Removing the sod. Photo: Ravel Reiljan |
If the sod is removed, remove also excess soil (about until the depth of the 5-8cm).
You can use the sod and soil elsewhere in the garden and also it is suitable for composting.
 |
| Soil is removed, mulching area is ready for mulching. Photo: Ravel Reiljan |
If the area is prepared, then you have to install mulch (usually I use pine-tree mulch, with a fraction of 15-48mm).
Do not use hardwood or fresh pine bark (it may cause various problems with degradation processes and the spread of diseases).
If the mulch is in place, it should be tightened lightly and watering - usually one cup will suffice (in the event of slight damage to some part of the root).
 |
| The mulching area is ready. Photo: Ravel Reiljan |
The most important thing in mulching is that the trunk and mulch can not interact with each other (if your plant have a root collar), the difference between the trunk and the mulch should be at least 5cm and should be checked in the meantime, because children, animals, shearers and weather conditions tend to stick it to the trunk.
Every next year, it's most convenient and easier to add some mulch, if necessary.
Source: Urbandendro
http://ravelreiljan.blogspot.com/
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