{"id":4515,"date":"2019-07-15T08:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T12:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bartlett.crunkit.com\/?p=4515"},"modified":"2023-08-29T13:14:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:14:45","slug":"root-collar-excavation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bartlett.com\/blog\/root-collar-excavation\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Collar Excavation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Looking at problems posed by excess soil and mulch around the base of tree:<\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/BhS8f4XaQd8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Mulch and soil should not be piled against the stems of trees and shrubs.<\/p>\n<p>When performed correctly, mulching is one of the most simple and effective practices to maintain plant health, improve growth, and enhance vitality.<\/p>\n<p>However, trees should not go into the ground like a telephone pole does. 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