As Western Australia is experiencing another long, hot summer, tree care shifts from a seasonal consideration to a critical priority. Our soils heat quickly, moisture evaporates almost as fast as it’s applied, and even hardy native species can struggle under prolonged heat stress. Yet one of the most effective tools for supporting urban trees through summer remains surprisingly simple: mulch. Often underestimated, mulch plays a powerful role beneath the surface. It locks in p

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