Steamy mulch is the best mulch. You can see the microbes and mycelium are nice and happy, doing what they does best - the heavy lifting of decomposition and soil formation. When possible, use natural mulches because most of the time, they will be free from an arborist, and they do not contain any dyes or additives like most bagged mulches. _ Mulching is sometimes an overlooked and underappreciated powerhouse. When using mulch, it's best to keep it a few inches to a foot away from the stems and trunk depending on the plants or trees to prevent rot. You can go heavy too, 3-5 inches thick. This will protect your soil and improve its structure. _ #mulch #freemulch #woodchips #heavymulch #mycelium #fungi #mushrooms #soilmicrobes #decomposers #soilbuilding #soilformation #armoronthesoil #soilmatters #soillifematters #protectthesoil #moremulch #mulcmulchmulch https://www.instagram.com/p/B1gzWCSAZZG/?igshid=hj68ho8qgorv