A tree root in the garden doesn't have to be annoying. If you do it right, you can even plant the root. The rest of the felled tree quickly disappears under vegetation. What can you plant the tree roots with?
Which plants are suitable for planting a tree root?
To plant a tree root, you can use climbing plants such as ivy, clematis or morning glories, plant shallow-rooted plants such as evergreens or use succulents such as pubic flowers or types of moss. A layer of turf of 10-15 cm can also be created.
Planting tree roots – different options
Many years pass before a tree root in the garden has decomposed. If you want to leave the root in the ground for ecological reasons or do not want to remove it for other reasons, you can make it disappear using various means.
- Greening with climbing plants
- Planting succulents
- Creating a lawn
The easiest option is to simply plant the tree roots. Plants that have shallow roots, like succulents that like to grow on rotting wood, or climbing plants that spread over the roots are suitable for this.
You can even create lawn over the tree root if you prepare it appropriately.
Sowing tree roots in the lawn
In order to sow a tree root with lawn, you have to mill it out beforehand so that you can add a layer of soil of 10 to 15 cm over it.
Once you have applied the layer of soil, you can sow the grass seed. It's even easier and quicker if you roll out turf over the tree roots.
Greening tree roots with climbing plants
Which climbing and climbing plants are suitable for greening depends on the location of the tree root. Ivy thrives very well in very shady locations. Plant a few small offshoots around the tree disk and place the tendrils over the disk.
Partially shaded locations are ideal for clematis and Jelängerjelieber. Small and large evergreens are also good choices for planting tree roots.
Sow morning glories in sunny places. Nasturtiums or sweet peas are also ideal for planting tree roots. You have to sow these flowers every year.
Planting succulents
There are some succulent garden plants that thrive on rotting wood. These include native orchids, pubic flowers and species of moss. Depending on the type, there are succulents for shady, partial shade and full sun locations.
Don't take such plants from nature, but buy them from garden shops, as many of them are protected.
Tip
For many trees, the roots in the ground sprout again even after they have been felled. Therefore, check more often to see whether new shoots have formed. You should remove these immediately.
