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How To Landscape Around Trees Without Killing Them – The Tree Care Guide
Landscaping done improperly will certainly damage your beautiful trees and garden. Knowing how to landscape around the trees in your yard or garden without harming them will help you create a welcoming and healthy environment.
thetreecareguide.com gathered information on the best practices for landscaping around trees, and the improper practices that harm and kill them.
Landscaping the area around or under a tree – without damaging it – will require you to pay special attention to the following:
Surface Roots – Whether roots have surfaced from poor watering practices or as an inherent trait of the species, these roots must be protected from injury. Damaged surface roots serve as efficient vectors for tree diseases, weakening the tree’s defenses, allowing boring insects to then successfully attack/infest the tree. Protect these roots by:
- Raising the soil level enough to cover the exposed roots (without covering the tree’s root flare).
- Mulching the area with three to five inches of organic mulch.
- Providing the tree with more frequent deep waterings (this encourages roots to grow deep).
- Prohibiting foot, vehicle, or machinery traffic where these roots are exposed.
- Hiring a professional tree service to perform root pruning.
Note: Root pruning poses a high risk to the tree’s health and should be considered only as a last resort.
Soil Compaction – Tree roots rely on soil porosity to fulfill their mission (collect and provide the tree with water, nutrients, and oxygen). In healthy soil, pores are large and frequent enough to capture water, oxygen, and nutrients that trees absorb through their roots. Soil compaction compresses the soil, dramatically reducing its porosity and delivery capability. Prevent soil compaction by:
- Eliminating all foot, equipment, and vehicle traffic within the tree’s drip line (all of the ground surface beneath the crown).
- Applying organic mulch or compost in the fall and spring months.
- Planting turf or small plants that help the soil remain porous and prevent erosion.
Read more on reversing and preventing soil compaction at thetreecareguide.com/soil-compaction-solutions/
Volcano Mulching – Nearly every set of instructions for healthy tree growth tells you to mulch, mulch, mulch. While proper mulching is necessary for tree, plant, and soil health, volcano mulching is a fast way of compromising your landscape’s overall health.
A mulch volcano happens when mulch is piled high against a tree trunk (resembling a volcano). This act traps moisture around a tree’s root flare, creating a perfect environment for disease development, small wildlife habitation, and insect infestation. Prevent mulch volcanoes by:
- Applying mulch (3 to 5-inches deep) to the entire area beneath a tree’s canopy, leaving a hole in the center like a giant donut.
- Pulling mulch back approximately 6-inches from the trunk, allowing the root flare to breathe.
- Occasionally removing debris or wind-blown mulch from the area around the trunk.
Find further information on the dangers of volcano mulching at thetreecareguide.com/volcano-mulching-can-kill-your-tree/
Digging Around A Tree – Regardless of your landscaping plans, try to avoid digging around a tree. Especially on the root plate (the area where roots are most highly concentrated). The root plate extends from the tree’s trunk to the extremity of the dripline, and the vast majority of its roots are found within the top 6 to 12-inches of soil.
When digging around a tree is necessary, hire an arborist to supervise or conduct the digging. An arborist can take immediate action to safeguard the tree when roots are damaged or severed.
Flower Beds Around Trees
A popular feature of landscaped yards is installing a flower bed or planting plants and shrubs around their trees.
While attractive, be aware of the following bad practices:
Don’t Add Soil Over Turf – Some may believe that buried grass would decompose under the new soil. However, it is more likely that buried grass would compress into a thick layer of thatch, acting as a barrier between tree roots and the oxygen, water, and nutrients they seek.
Solution: Remove turfgrass and other vegetation before laying a planting layer of soil.
Avoid Raised Borders – A common feature that is a dangerous mistake is to build a raised brick or stone border around the base of your tree, fill it in with soil, and use it as a planting bed (Doing this will result in your tree’s death). This additional soil at the tree’s base will cause the root flare and bark to rot, leaving the tree vulnerable to disease and insect infestation.
Solution: Construct an inside border 12 to 18-inches away from the trunk, then build an outside border around it to create the raised flower bed.
Avoid Raising Soil Levels – The area at the base of a tree where the trunk transforms into roots is called the root flare and is normally found just above ground level. Covering the root flare in an attempt to raise the soil level will ultimately lead to root rot and the tree’s rapid decline.
Solution: Leave your tree’s soil level where it is and relocate/reconfigure this aspect of your project.
Rock Beds Around Trees
Landscaping with rocks around trees can dramatically improve a yard’s appearance. Watering grass and landscaping uses nearly half of a home’s water consumption. Landscaping/mulching with rock substantially decreases the amount of water needed to support vigorous tree, shrub, plant, and grass growth. Spreading small rocks around trees serves as an inorganic mulch, preventing weed growth, regulating soil temperature, and retaining moisture.
Is it OK to Put Landscape Fabric Around Trees?
This answer depends on who you talk to:
Yes – Gardeners who use landscape fabric use it to stop rock mulch from sinking or disappearing into the soil, prevent soil erosion, and dramatically reduce weeds.
No – Those against landscape fabric claim that decomposition gradually clogs the fabric’s drainage pores, that it limits soil biodiversity, and reduces organic soil material.
Considering the pros and cons of landscape fabric, organic alternatives like wood chips or shredded bark would seem to accomplish much of what landscape fabric does while adding valuable nutrients to the soil as they decompose.
Build a Deck or Patio Around a Tree
What do you do with a mature sprawling tree or tall shade tree in your backyard? Build a deck or patio around it.
Some of the benefits of a deck or patio around a tree include:
- Potential soil compaction is eliminated
- Foot traffic on the soil beneath the tree is eliminated
- Rainwater, falling leaves, and oxygen can still be absorbed by the soil
- A well-built deck or patio can increase your home’s resale value
Note: The deck should be built with ample spacing (minimum of 2-feet) from the tree trunk, allowing for growth.
Tip: The idea of building a deck or patio around your tree is intended for mature, well-established trees. When built around younger trees, they can potentially outgrow the deck or patio, resulting in costly repairs or adaptations.
Landscaping Around Trees
In this article, you discovered how to landscape around a tree and which practices can lead to tree decline and death.
Knowing how to landscape around a tree will help you create a comfortable backyard living space or an attractive front yard display.
Improper mulching, digging, and landscaping practices can lead to the weakening and death of your tree.
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nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/hort/2016/08/12/consider-landscape-fabric-carefully/
extension.unl.edu/statewide/dakota/Horticulture/Raised%20Beds%20Around%20Trees.pdf
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Landscaping Around Trees: 12 Secret Tips for Pro Results
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While trees bring shade and beauty to a residential landscape, the ground around tree trunks can become a barren blight—and you can blame thirsty roots that draw up all the water and heavy branches that prevent sunlight from reaching the soil, making it tough for other plants to thrive. Fortunately, with the following tips, you can transform those desolate areas of landscaping around trees on your property, adding color, texture, and other design elements, all while maintaining the health of the tree.
DO maintain the existing soil level at the trunk.
One common mistake that homeowners make is to create a raised border around a tree and then fill it in with soil to create a planting bed. The additional soil around the trunk can cause the bark to rot, leaving the tree susceptible to disease and insect infestation. If you want to put in landscaping around tree roots that involves a raised bed, consider constructing an inside border one to two feet away from the trunk to keep the soil from smothering the base of the tree.
DON’T add soil over turf.
If you are making a garden bed near or around your trees, dig out any existing lawn grass before adding soil. You might assume that grass would simply decompose under the soil, but if it’s thick it can create a layer of dense thatch that blocks water and oxygen from reaching the tree roots. By removing grass before building the bed with soil, the tree roots will receive the nutrients they need to keep the tree healthy and strong.
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DO select plants adapted to the special light conditions under the tree.
Some trees, such as maples and magnolias, allow dappled sun through their boughs. Others, including most evergreens, permit virtually no sunlight near their trunks. Before choosing plants, observe the amount of shade under the tree at different times of the day. Deep-shade plants such as ferns and hostas can thrive nearest the trunk, while semi-sun varieties like lily of the valley and coral bells can grow under the perimeter of the tree’s branches.
RELATED: 7 Signs Your Tree is Dying—and How to Save It
DON’T damage tree roots when planting.
Trees (including white oak and hickory) send down deep roots, but others (such as maple and cypress) have roots just beneath the surface, or, in some cases, even extending above the ground. Cutting into these roots with a shovel can severely damage a tree. Instead, use a hand trowel and carefully scoop out as much soil as you need to fit new plants into place. If you run into a root, stop digging and select a different spot for the plant.
DO mulch when establishing plantings beneath a tree.
Whether you’re creating an entire raised bed or just tucking a few ferns here and there, the tree’s roots will continue to absorb the lion’s share of the water in the soil. Adding 2 to 3 inches of mulch around the base of new plants will help keep moisture in the soil so you won’t have to water constantly. There are many types of mulch; use either commercial mulch, such as pine straw or wood chips, or recycled dried leaves.
DON’T pile mulch against the tree trunk.
The same rule that goes for soil goes for mulch: Don’t cover the base of the tree trunk with a “mulch volcano.” Leave 8 to 10 inches of bare ground around the tree trunk when adding mulch.
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DO consider bricks and rocks as plant alternatives.
Sure, plants are pretty around the base of a tree, but they require water and maintenance in the form of regular fertilizing and occasional trimming. If you haven’t time to care for plants, create a landscape border of bricks, large stones, or commercial edging to keep small rocks from tumbling out on the lawn.
This is an especially good option for trees with roots that extend above the ground, which make planting difficult. Just remember to leave 8 to 10 inches between the rocks and the tree trunk.
DON’T use solid plastic sheeting under rocks.
Plastic landscape sheeting creates an impermeable barrier between the rocks and the soil. While this helps prevent weeds from growing between the rocks, it can damage trees, blocking oxygen and water from reaching the roots. A better option is to use porous landscape fabric beneath the rock layer and then pull stray weeds by hand should they appear.
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DO incorporate a large tree into an outdoor living area.
If you wish to put a deck or a patio where a large tree already thrives, you needn’t cut it down to proceed with your construction plans. Building around the tree will give you the best of both worlds: The deck or patio will provide attractive tree landscaping and you’ll have instant shade for your entertaining area.
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DON’T crowd the tree with a deck or patio.
The inside perimeter of a deck built around a tree should be a minimum of 2 feet from the tree’s trunk to allow the trunk to grow, farther if you anticipate more growth. The inside border of a patio (because it’s solid and will block water and air) should be 3 to 7 feet (or more) away from the tree to give the roots plenty of surface area to absorb water. Plants or rocks can be used to landscape the space nearer the trunk (see above).
DO add relaxing elements to under-tree landscaping.
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A mature tree with ample headroom beneath its branches is just begging for a charming bench, birdbath, or hammock. If you have the space, turn the area beneath a shade tree into a delightful spot for enjoying a cup of tea and a good book after a long day’s work.
DON’T leave your trees in the dark.
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After all the hard work that went into landscaping around your trees, don’t leave them in the dark when the sun goes down.
Make the most of your new yard design by adding a few well-placed accent lights around the base. By installing solar or low-voltage landscape lights to softly illuminate plantings and rocks, you’ll incorporate a whole new design element in the project.
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TOP 10 most beautiful places of Jeju Island
Jeju, the largest island and at the same time the smallest province of South Korea, is often called the "Korean Hawaii". ATOR Bulletin and the National Tourism Organization of Korea have compiled their TOP of the most picturesque sights of this unusual resort.
No matter what time of the year you come to Jeju, there is always a colorful and vibrant atmosphere: in spring the fields are painted with rich yellow rapeseed flowers, in summer the emerald sea gives coolness and freshness, miscanthus delights the eye in autumn, and in winter comes a beautiful flowering time camellias. You can write a whole book about what to see on the island, but we made it easier for you by choosing a TOP list of Jeju attractions for an inquisitive tourist
MANJJAGUL CAVE
Manchzhagul Cave.
Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr In the center of Jeju Island is the Hallasan Volcano, which is 456 meters high. It is considered extinct, but about 200-300 thousand years ago it was still quite "alive". Eruptions were accompanied by abundant lava flows, so Jeju has an extensive system of lava caves - sometimes they are also called "lava tunnels".
One of the most significant such systems is called Komunorym, it also includes the Mandzhangul cave. It is the largest in this system and is located in the northeastern part of the island.
The cave features a variety of spectacular geological structures, including lava stalagmites and lava tubes. The explored length of the cave is about 9 kilometers, but only 1 kilometer is open for tourists. And still, Manjangul looks huge and amazes the imagination: in some places, the passages of the cave reach 30 meters in height and up to 23 meters in width. Inside the tourist part of the lava tunnel, the temperature is constantly maintained at 11-21 degrees Celsius to create a comfortable atmosphere.
Tasty views for tourists, which are full of their social networks after a trip here - huge stone and lava pillars and columns. Here is the largest lava column on Earth - 7.6 meters high. By the way, it is she who is depicted on the sculptural composition in front of the entrance to Manjangul.
GOR HALLASAN NATIONAL PARK
Hallasan National Park. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
In the center of Jeju Island, there is an ancient extinct volcano itself - Mount Halla or Hallasan. The height of its cone is 1950 m, and the mountain is visible from almost any part of the island - which is not surprising, because in principle it is the highest point in all of South Korea. For many Koreans, Halla is sacred.
The Hallasan Mountains have another name, Yeongjusan, which means "mountains high enough to pierce the universe" in Korean. A picturesque name, don't you agree? However, the Hallasan mountains themselves are unusually beautiful - this allowed the Hallasan National Park, located around the volcano, to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique biosphere reserve.
There are 4,000 animal species, 3,300 insect species and 1,800 plant species. The park is most beautiful in spring, when everything around is in bloom, and it is not so hot to climb to the top of an extinct volcano.
There is a short hiking trail of only 10 km to the top of the mountain itself, so you can reach the top and come back in one day. Tourists should remember that the weather conditions here often change due to strong top winds, so before traveling here it does not hurt to stock up on warm and waterproof clothing.
SEONSAN ILCHULBON PEAK
Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
This picturesque mountain peak, which has a peculiar geological structure and rises majestically above the smooth surface of the ocean, is not in vain got its name Seongsan, which means "fortress mountain" - it really looks like it.
Seongsan Ilchulbong is a low volcanic cone formed about 100,000 years ago, located in the eastern part of Jeju Island.
At the top of the peak there is a large crater with a diameter of about 600 meters and a height of 90 meters. Around the edges of the crater are 99 sharp rocks that form a giant crown. The mountain range where it is located is great for trekking and horseback riding, as well as for watching the sunrise. From the top of the peak, you can watch the mesmerizing beauty of the sunrise, which in Korean is called "ilchul", which is reflected in the full name of the peak - Seongsan Ilchulbong. Tourists should be warned that only the western slope is quite gentle and convenient for climbing.
Note to lovers of subtle oriental beauty: in the spring, in the fields around Seongsan Ilchulbong, you can see a sea of bright yellow rapeseed flower buds - these are one of the most popular landscape photos that tourists bring from Jeju Island.
HAMDOK BEACH
Hamdok Beach. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
Hamdok Beach, located 14 kilometers east of Jeju City, the island's capital, is famous for its beautiful emerald-colored waters and soft, light-colored sand.
In fact, it consists of two beaches: the larger one is considered a Korean family beach, and the small beach has become a favorite place for foreigners. It is very picturesque here: a combination of white sand and black rocks (the beach is separated from the rest of the island by mountains of volcanic origin and the majestic peak of Soubon in the east). It is worth noting that the water in the sea is always calm here, and the entrance to the sea is gentle - shallow water is wide, so this place is ideal for families with children.
The beach is well equipped, and for tourists there is everything your heart desires: changing rooms, showers, parking lots, you can easily find hotels and hostels near the beach, as well as a camping area. Water sports enthusiasts can take a ride on a motor boat, water skiing and banana boats. And fans of snorkeling will love getting to know the rich underwater world of the island. This place is also great for kayaking - thanks to the fact that the mountains in the east dampen the wind.
SEOPHYUKHOJI COAST
Seaside of Seopchigoji. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
The most beautiful flowering of bright yellow rapeseed, which we have already talked about in this review, can be observed in spring in various parts of Jeju Island. But the most mesmerizing view of the "seas of yellow flowers" opens up to tourists in April in the eastern part of the island - on the coast of Seopchikhoji.
Endless fields covered with yellow rapeseed flowers and a magnificent seascape - in our opinion, the perfect combination. Due to the bright sun and blue sea, the flowers on the coast of Seopchigoji have a brighter, more saturated color. The pictures brought from here do not even have to be processed in photo editors.
In the dialect of Jeju Island, the word "khoji" from the name of the coast means "pointed cape". This is a great panoramic spot to take pictures of the island's amazing scenery. Also from here you can clearly see the Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, which we talked about earlier, against the backdrop of the ocean.
SANGUMBURI CRATER
Sangumburi Crater. Photo: flickr.com
This place has a beautiful legend. According to legend, two lovers hid in a crater from their parents who did not approve of their relationship and lived in it all their lives. Until now, locals come here to pray to the guardian spirits of this place and ask for good luck and happiness.
The circumference of this picturesque crater is more than 2 km. If you look at it from above, it looks like a perfectly round human-built stadium.
The crater has retained such an amazingly regular shape since the last volcanic eruption. Both outside and inside, it is surrounded by green vegetation, and in autumn - the famous flowers of the polyanthus rose. Once at its top, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking view of the island and the ocean .
Sangumburi is considered one of the main natural monuments of South Korea. About 420 species of plants grow on its rather compact territory, belonging to three zones at once - subtropical, temperate and alpine.
According to botanists, the crater is a real treasury of the flora of Northeast Asia. CHONBAN WATERFALL
Chonbang Waterfall. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
The only waterfall in East Asia that falls directly into the ocean. The jeonbang does not dry out even in summer, but it is most impressive after heavy rains or in the spring when the snow melts.
Jeongbang is located on a high cliff, surrounded by old evergreen trees that leaned back so much as if they were about to fall into the ocean.
Tourists who dared to pass under the water wall of Chonbang will be able to see the inscription in Chinese characters, telling about the servant of the Chinese emperor, who was looking for here, even before our era, a means of immortality. Whether he found it, no one knows, but the memory of this place is really hard to erase.
By the way, to the east of Jeonbang, just 300 meters away, there is another waterfall - Seochonbang, the surroundings of which the Koreans themselves consider a great place for summer holidays.
In addition, there is an observation deck with an unusually picturesque view of the sea. MUSCAT FOREST PICJARIM
Pichjarim nutmeg forest. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
Pichjarim Reserved Forest contains about 2,800 nutmegs, 7-14 meters high and 50-110 cm in diameter. It is the largest nutmeg forest in Korea, 500-800 years old. It is believed that the forest grew here from the seeds that were used by the villagers during the sacrifices.
In the middle of the forest, a hazel tree grows, which is considered the oldest tree on Jeju Island - its trunk girth is about 6 meters, and its age is more than 800 years.
UDOBON PEAK
The highest peak of Udo Island, the largest among the many islands surrounding Jeju Island. In fact, it is, of course, small: the length of the Udo coast is only 17 km, about 1800 inhabitants live here, who are engaged in agriculture and fishing.
If you climb to the top of Udobong Peak, you can see almost all of Jeju Island, including Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak.
Here, at the top, there is a very picturesque Udo lighthouse and a park where several famous films were filmed - such as "The Lake House", "Now and Forever", "Mermaid" and others. In addition to Udobon Peak, the main attraction of Udo Island is its amazing natural beauty and meditative seclusion. To preserve the pristine ecology, the Koreans created the Udo Marine Park around the coast of the island. There are no restaurants, noisy discos, entertainment venues on this island, as on Jeju Island, but there is a starry sky, coral sand, a moonlit path over the ocean and an unforgettable sunrise!
VEDOLGE ROCK
Vedolge rock. Photo: russian.visit korea.or.kr
Wedolge Lonely Rock, towering in the midst of the raging sea, is one of the most prominent symbols and brands of Jeju Island.
Like all unusual figured rocks, Vedolge also has its own story: the legend says that a grandmother turned into a rock, who had been waiting for her husband, a fisherman, for a long, long time, and after his death, the fisherman himself turned into a small stone island near his wife rocks.
