The basis of the science lies in a tree's unique pattern of growth rings, which acts as a kind of fingerprint. Every year a new ring is added to a tree's trunk and branches, just beneath the bark.

It actually experiences a growth spurt—with new cells growing between the previous year's tree ring and the tree's bark. The cells that grow during this initial period are large. As the season ...

Mulch is supposed to make your garden look polished and well-kept, but if you’ve ever ended up with a chaotic, patchy mess, ...

A tree ring is always a bad idea generally a better way to mulch a tree and add beauty is mulch roughly out to the drip line and make sure it stays away from the trunk as well as having the tree ...