Mulching the local fruit and nut trees in November 2023
The Brentwood Road Tree Guardians have come together as a group of local residents to look after the fruit and nut trees a few times a year. In November they gathered woodchip and used it to mulch their local apple, cornelian cherry, quince and hazel trees; and the elder, gooseberry and currant bushes. This helps to keep weeds down and hold in moisture around the roots. It also helps define growing areas and protect them from council strimmers/mowers. These trees, shrubs and bushes were planted by Brighton Permaculture Trust and Growing Hollingdean, see our tree map here.
Why use woody mulches around the garden? The RHS says…
Chipped or shredded mulch make an excellent protective layer, moderating soil conditions by absorbing moisture and slowly releasing it back. As with other mulches they help suppress weeds and protect the soil from erosion, capping and compaction by wind and rain.’
Come and join us for our next tree guardian volunteer session. Email us through our contact page here to let us know your coming.
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