Tree ring Tree rings virtually halt weed growth much better than regular mulch can, while still allowing nutrients to pass through the mat. The material can simply be cut to fit your tree with a utility knife. A mulch mat will allow your tree to grow thick and strong instead of skinny and flimsy.
You can also put mulch mats around mailboxes, lamps and fence posts to prevent weeds from engulfing them.
* Give your mulch mat a quarter turn every month to prevent the toughest weeds from finding a way to grow through.
* When installing a mulch mat, leave the mat on the area you want it to be for 30 minutes, then remove. It should leave an indentation of where it was. Dig out any sod, grass, or loose dirt around the tree. Flatten the area, then replace the mat at the base of the tree.
