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Most of the gardeners try to grow small plants under a mature tree. By having small plants or grass under the trees, you can convert the patchy place under the tree into a healthy and green area. There are some right and wrong ways of planting the plants under the mature trees. Caution is to be taken while planting.

Consider these points before going for landscaping around trees.

• Meet the tree requirements.
• Check whether the Tree can withstand the root disturbance.
• Start with small plants to reduce the disturbances.
• Know the current health of the tree.

The tree for which the landscaping is done should be healthy and be able to withstand the changes that are made during the process. First trimming or pruning of the tree is to be done to remove the dead and diseased branches. If you find the trimming or pruning is difficult, you can hire a professional from a landscaping company to conduct the pruning.

Landscaping

After the trimming and pruning, the place around the tree is ready to be landscaped. First, remove the grass turf growing around the tree. A fully grown tree needs more water than the grass, so the edging is to be designed in such a way that the tree need not compete with the grass for water. The process of edging is to be done very carefully and ensure that the roots of the tree are not damaged. If the edges are shallow, there is more scope that the tree gets the right water and it also looks like an adequately finished one

Mulching

To preserve the moisture and other nutrients supplied to the tree, mulching is to be done at regular intervals. There are different mulching materials available and can be used according to the soil type and availability of water.

Edging

There are many edging ideas available for the trees in your garden. The edging can be done with the help of materials like bricks, wood, and grass also. Any mistake done during the edging process can lead to damage the tree. So you could consult a professional for the edging process. Some plants can also be used for edging around a big tree, and this can be done when there is plenty of water and soil available in your garden.

Planting the Groundcover Plants

Groundcover plants can also be planted at the base of the trees as an edging idea. These groundcovers can also control the weeds. The standalone flower beds look very good with the groundcovers. These plants are planted between the exposed roots of the big plants and can be used to conceal the roots. The plants which can grow in the shade of other plants can be used as groundcover plants

Proper Planting is the Key:

• Use the plants when they are small.
• Avoid contact with the tree roots when plantation of small plants.
• Watering to the plants is to be perfect.
• Do not pile up more soil at the base of the tree to suffocate it.
• Avoid contact with the bark of the tree.
• To keep the water intact in the soil, add mulch to the area

Conclusion

Landscaping around the trees keeps them healthy and appealing too. But there are some do’s and don’ts that you need to follow while doing this job because improper landscaping can result in a dead tree. Green Gold Landscaping is providing professional Lawn care services in and around Westchester, NY for more than a decade. Contact us or Call us at (914)-882-5459 for more details or a Free Estimate.