Turns out, piling mulch high around tree trunks—those so-called 'mulch volcanoes'—is actually terrible for trees, even though it looks neat. UConn recently warned about this on Facebook, but students and locals quickly pointed out that the campus itself is guilty of the same thing! Mulch volcanoes can rot roots and attract pests, yet they’re everywhere because they’re easy. The real trick? Keep mulch 2-3 inches deep and away from the trunk so trees can breathe. Have you noticed this in your neighborhood? Why do you think the wrong way keeps catching on? #Home #UConn #landscaping