Fruit trees are often planted in the middle of meadows or lawns, although you should always leave the tree disc free. Instead, you can mulch these with suitable material to retain valuable moisture in the soil. In addition to grass clippings, bark mulch is also suitable for this.
Is bark mulch suitable for fruit trees?
Bark mulch is suitable for mulching fruit trees as it retains moisture in the soil and keeps pests away. However, it can acidify the soil and cause nitrogen deficiency. Alternatively, grass clippings can be used or nasturtiums can be used for underplanting.
Why should you mulch fruit trees?
Mulching is an important measure so that the fruit tree does not dry out, especially during the flowering period and the period of fruit development, and the valuable moisture remains in the soil. This measure is particularly useful in the first few years after planting, but only during the vegetation phase - in winter the thick layer of mulch only offers shelter for mice and other pests.
Which materials are suitable for this?
Lawn clippings are very suitable for mulching fruit trees, but you can also use bark mulch. However, caution is advised here, as this material acidifies the soil and can also cause an undersupply of nitrogen.
Tip
The tree disc should not necessarily be covered with grass, as this deprives the tree of many nutrients and water. However, it is possible to underplant with annual summer bloomers, such as nasturtiums.
