Planting tree roots - different options
It takes many years for a tree root in the garden to decompose. If you want to leave the root in the ground for environmental reasons, or if you do not want to remove it for other reasons, there are several means you can use to make it disappear.
- Green with climbing plants
- Planting succulents
- Create lawn
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The easiest option is to simply plant the tree roots. Plants with shallow roots, succulents that tend to grow on rotting wood or climbing plants that spread over the roots are suitable for this.
You can even plant lawn over the tree root if you prepare accordingly.
Sow tree roots in the lawn
To sow a tree root with lawn, you have to mill it out a little beforehand so that you can put a layer of 10 to 15 cm of soil over it.
Once you have applied the layer of soil, you can sow the grass seeds. It's even easier and faster if you roll out turf over the tree roots.
Green the tree roots with climbing plants
Which climbing and climbing plants are suitable for greening depends on the location of the tree roots. Ivy thrives very well in very shady locations. Plant a few small cuttings around the tree disc and place the tendrils over the disc.
Partly shaded locations are ideal for clematis and Jelängerjelieber. Small and large periwinkles are also good choices for planting tree roots.
You sow morning glories in sunny places. Nasturtiums and vetch are also ideal for planting the tree roots. You have to sow these flowers again every year.
Planting succulents
There are some succulent garden plants that do well on rotting wood. These include native orchids, pubic flowers, and species of moss. Depending on the species, there are succulents for shady, partially shaded and full sun locations.
Do not take such plants from nature, but buy them from gardeners, as many of them are under nature protection.
Tips
In many trees, the roots in the ground sprout again even after they have been felled. So check more often to see if new shoots have formed. You should remove these immediately.
