Young trees should not compete with other plants for water and nutrients right from the start. In order for ornamental and fruit trees to develop freely, the condition of the root disc plays an important role. These instructions explain step by step how to perfectly create a tree disc.
How do I create a tree disc professionally?
To create a tree disc correctly, determine the ideal radius, design a border made of paving stones, remove weeds, loosen the soil and mulch the tree disc with grass clippings, leaves or bark mulch. Underplanting is only recommended after 5 years.
The best time is immediately after planting
Following planting is the best opportunity to dedicate yourself to a professional tree trimming. Instead of leaving the young roots to fend for themselves, pave the way for vigorous growth with careful soil cultivation. Since the earth is already nice and loose as a result of the digging work, the work is easy to do.
Bedging decorates every tree slice - tips for design
Use a border to decoratively showcase a tree slice. Disused paving stones or antique cobblestones are well suited for this purpose. As a rule of thumb for the ideal radius, measure the crown diameter and add 10 to 20 cm. On average, the diameter of a tree disc, including the edging, is 80 to 100 cm. This is how you skillfully create the stone border for the root disc:
- Determine the correct radius using a string and ruler
- Lay the stones in a circle and hammer them in at ground level with a rubber mallet
- Sweep fine sand into the joints
Is the planting site within a lawn and is it regularly used by a riding mower? Then please create a 10 to 15 cm thick substructure for the edge edging using gravel and sand.
Finishing the tree slice – this is how you do it right
Within the finished border, remove all weeds and carefully loosen the soil. The next step is to mulch the tree disc with grass clippings, straw or leaves. Bark mulch or pine bark has a particularly decorative effect as mulch on tree discs. Since this material removes nutrients from the soil, please sprinkle 50 to 100 grams of horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon) per square meter in advance and then water again.
Tip
It is only after 5 years that a tree has established itself in the location to such an extent that it is prepared to compete with underplanting. This waiting time is also necessary if you want to pave the tree disc and make it accessible or passable.
