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Mulching Dogwood Trees: Best Practices

Mulch Management for Dogwood Health in Coastal Soils

Shredded hardwood bark is fine; avoid dogwood-specific mulch (disease risk). Maintain 3-inch depth; no need to rake old mulch—it decomposes into beneficial duff. Pine straw also good. Mulch suppresses weeds, retains moisture, protects trunk. Plant high in wet-prone areas.

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