Howdy!

What kind of mulch?

I use a fir bark mulch in my pepper containers and my citrus containers.
However, I don't go deeper than about an inch, so I'd recommend removing some.

Can you post a picture?

Josh

The mulch is from the city. They collect plant clippings from home and then it is turned into mulch. I can probably get a pic up in a little bit.

Thanks, but no pic required.
I saw a bit of the mulch in the pepper Thread. I would not recommend using that mulch in a pot.
At this point, however, the issue is the original soil.

Josh

Mulch helps keeping moisture in pots and should be used 2-4 inches deep.I use pine bark or shredded newsprint paper

Mulch as a top dressing is okay, but I would not add mulch into the potting mix or at the bottom of the pot because it's too heavy for the roots.

"Mulch as a top dressing is okay, but I would not add mulch into the potting mix or at the bottom of the pot because it's too heavy for the roots."

If you put it in the bottom it wouldn't be mulch.
In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil to retain moisture, reduce erosion, provide nutrients, and suppress weed growth and seed germination.