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Paving round an existing tree

Posted by Melissa Jolly on October 10, 2012 at 10:59pm in Landscaping

What is the general policy for paving around an existing tree?  Is there an equivalent 'no-dig' option so you don't disturb the roots?  I know we could deck round it but ideally we'd like to do a brick terrace.  Any thoughts and advice would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

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  • Benjamin O'Neill October 11, 2012 at 12:43pm

    what is the diameter of the tree ?

  • Melissa Jolly October 11, 2012 at 2:40pm

    It's about 150/180mm - unfortunately I don't know what species it is.  I've attached a photo.  Thanks3314679953?profile=original

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    Neal Barker @ Etesia uk October 11, 2012 at 3:12pm

    I would pave up to about 12" round the tree (more if you can) and build a seating box round to cover the unpaved area.

    if you pave right up to the tree it will move and lift over time and look bad

  • Melissa Jolly October 11, 2012 at 3:22pm

    Thanks for your advice.

    Melissa

  • Ian Howes October 11, 2012 at 3:28pm

    My understanding is that feeder roots are close to the soil surface and tend stretch out as far as the tree canopy.

     

  • Melissa Jolly October 11, 2012 at 3:31pm

    Yes - that's what I thought, which is why I would be reluctant to excavate with in the RPA...just wondered if there was a cunning way of doing it without damaging the roots.

  • Colin Hunt October 11, 2012 at 5:21pm

    How about a tree grille and then paving?  Loads of examples here http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=tree+grilles&hl=en&prmd=im...

  • Benjamin O'Neill October 11, 2012 at 5:32pm

    if your brick round it but leave a square border edge about 12 inces then lay a thick gravel over the bare soil. to keep the weeds down but still allow water to filter thought to the roots.

  • Simon Smith October 11, 2012 at 7:25pm

    have you considered resin bonded gravel ( http://www.pavingexpert.com/resin.htm )

    or play ground safety matting (http://www.aileplay.com/Rubber-mats-ProductShow-1.html)

  • Kevin Barnett October 11, 2012 at 9:08pm

    If you pave around the tree you stand the risk of:

    1. disturbing the root zone = potential loss

    2. by the act of paving cutting off the source of water and nutrients to the tree = Potential loss.

     

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