Consider adding mulch.
If you add mulch, leave a 3-4" gap around the tree’s trunk for airflow to avoid disease.
Blaine said:
If you add mulch, leave a 3-4" gap around the tree’s trunk for airflow to avoid disease.
Thanks for that tip! I piled it up against the base and my tree didn’t look healthy.
Cut down that invasive Bradford Pear and plant a native like a dogwood or redbud instead!
Consider a ring of mulch or gravel.
Thanks for the suggestions. Cutting it down may be the best option.
You can grow grass if you thin the tree a bit for sunlight. Alternatively, mulch is easier. Prune regularly if you choose the limbing method.
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Be cautious with mulch, as it can damage the tree roots. Consult with professionals for best practices.
Please keep discussions focused on lawn care.
If you remove the tree, consider fast-growing replacements.
As others have said, remove the tree. The combination of shade and moisture is inhibiting grass growth. The moss suggests issues with drainage and the conditions created by the tree.
Madden said:
As others have said, remove the tree. The combination of shade and moisture is inhibiting grass growth. The moss suggests issues with drainage and the conditions created by the tree.
Edit: I’m dealing with a similar issue in my backyard.