Re: OT how deep to back fill around trees???

Posted by John A on May 23, 2004 at 05:59:08 from (63.156.140.43):

In Reply to: OT how deep to back fill around trees??? posted by Kent on May 22, 2004 at 20:05:25:

Kent, Only 1 inch / year of soil can be safely added to trees, to elevate your lawn grade.
I have seen large and small trees killed quicker than a dog can turn a circle while chaseing its tail.
If the grade is not too far off use leaf mulch to help. It isn't as heavy as soil and won't cut the O2 off from the roots. But still only go 1 & 1/2 inch of leaf mulch.
I to have the large Live Oaks here in central Texas. ( the kind that it take 3 grown men to reach around), 250 yrs old + trees. So I understand your delima. Keep dyou addition of soil thin, and once / yr. You should be in good shape. I uncovered If I can be of futher help.
Later,
John A.

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