Should Mulch Go Over Or Under Creeping Juniper Branches

Question From: S. Glisson - ALABAMA
Q: I have 2 year old juniper that is still trying to cover the space that I have it planted in. So, I am about to mulch that area, but my question is do I put the mulch over the creeping branches of the juniper or do I need to pull them up on top of the mulch? Help.

A:

Pull them up on top of the mulch Scott and be sure the mulch is not banked up against the trunk of the plant. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy.