How to Prepare Tree Bark for Mulch: 5 Expert Tips

Pine bark is most often used for mulching in the garden, which is not only useful for the beds, but also beautiful.

You can also use the bark of other trees - it can be purchased in stores.

Many manufacturers offer to buy not only small, medium and large sized bark, but also wood chips.

Let's look at the recommendations of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

What to do if you decide to prepare the bark yourself

Here are some recommendations.

1. It is better to harvest tree bark in spring or autumn.
2. Do not harvest bark from living plants - they will die.
3. The same applies to living trees.
4. It is advisable to use the bark of trees that were cut down no more than 6 months ago.
5. Pay attention to traces of tree disease and residues of pest waste.