[gardeners] New patio around good trees
M T (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 19:57:09 -0800 (PST)
We have a 35 foot Bradford pear and a 25 foot Honey Locust seperated
by 18 feet.
Perfect distance for the hammock that now swings between them. <VBG>
What I would like to do is add a 30 foot diameter patio that
encompases both tree trunks. I plan on using 6"x9" concrete pavers
for the patio and leaving a small area of pea gravel around each tree
trunk. The ground is level (within 2 inches) for the entire area.
I was hoping the spaces between the pavers would allow enough air
and water to reach the roots.
I don't know if I should use sand or crush and run as a base for
the pavers. Was guessing from reading about a 3" base would be ok.
Will tamping the base be a serious problem for the tree roots? Is it
possible to water/mist the base repeatedly to produce a similar
effect as running a tamper over the area?
Building up around the outside edge won't be a problem.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Matt in Norfolk, Virginia USDA zone 8
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