Should Area Under Douglas Fir Trees Be Cleaned And Is There A Mulch That Should Be Applied

Question From: J. Foley - Washington, United States
Q: Douglas fir/should I clean the area under my Douglas firs or is there a recommended mulch that is best to spread around them. We have 14 that are more than 75 feet in a 2/3rd acre back yard.

A: Mother Nature knows what those trees need, so let the needles be. She's taken care of it. If your trees are looking punky get an onsite inspection from a certified arborist. To find one in your area go to www.tcia.org and enter your zip code. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy