Is it safe to use landscaping fabric around established trees with an exposed root system?
by Jeff on Nov.30, 2008, under Landscaping
Amy G asked:
I have a large maple tree about 30 years old with a partially exposed root system. It is difficult to mow around the roots and I would like to place landscaping fabric around the tree and cover the fabric with pine straw mulch. Then I could set potted plants around it. The root system is so dense that my attempts with planting hostas and caladiums has been futile.
Nora E.
I have a large maple tree about 30 years old with a partially exposed root system. It is difficult to mow around the roots and I would like to place landscaping fabric around the tree and cover the fabric with pine straw mulch. Then I could set potted plants around it. The root system is so dense that my attempts with planting hostas and caladiums has been futile.
Nora E.
2 comments for this entry:
December 2nd, 2008 on 5:40 pm
I would think that would be fine, we’ve put it around old trees before without any problems.
December 5th, 2008 on 1:36 pm
The roots will still get what it needs you have the rain and inviting mulch but am talking years good luck.
The point of landscape fabric is that the perfect plan the point of landscape fabric is that the perfect plan the roots will be happy.
The tree will be happy enough and the rain and air can still get what it needs you will.