Reviving Stunted Cherry Laurels with Vertical Mulching

Root Establishment Is the Likely Issue

When shrubs stay the same size for years, poor root establishment is the usual cause—undersized planting holes, compacted clay, or both.

Vertical Mulching Technique

1. Drill 20 holes per tree, 6 inches deep, starting 1 ft from trunk out to 3 ft.
2. Mix 4 pints Milorganite fertilizer with 2 cu ft soil conditioner.
3. Fill holes with the mixture.

This delivers nutrients and aeration directly to the root zone, stimulating renewed growth.