Ring Garden Design - Planting Gardens Around Trees And Shrubs

1. What is the best thing to put around the base of a tree?
2. How do you plant a garden around a tree?
3. What are the best plants to plant around a tree?
4. How big should a mulch ring be around a tree?

What is the best thing to put around the base of a tree?

DO mulch when establishing plantings beneath a tree.

Adding two to three inches of mulch around the base of new plants will help keep moisture in the soil so you won't have to water constantly. Use either commercial mulch, such as pine straw or wood chips, or recycled dried leaves.

How do you plant a garden around a tree?

Spread 1 to 2 inches of good quality garden soil over the area, along with 2 inches of compost. In extreme cases, when the area under the tree is dominated by a maze of exposed tree roots, your best option might be to spread a 3-inch layer of mulch over the unsightly exposed tree roots.

What are the best plants to plant around a tree?

Here is a list of some common flowers to plant under trees.

• Hostas.
• Lilies.
• Bleeding heart.
• Ferns.
• Primrose.
• Sage.
• Merry bells.
• Bugleweed.

How big should a mulch ring be around a tree?

Ideally, the mulched area around a tree should extend to the drip line of the branches, or at least cover a 4-5 foot diameter area around the trunk. The larger the mulched area, the more beneficial. Check the mulch depth annually and replenish as necessary.