Can a flower bed be built up around a tree trunk without damaging the tree?

A raised bed coving the trunk of the tree up to 6 to 12 inches high.
Can a flower bed be built up around a tree trunk without damaging the tree?
If it%26#039;s a large tree, yes, but still take care not to mound the soil up around the trunk too much. The moist soil could create mold, rot, and pest problems in the trunk of the tree.





If it%26#039;s a small tree, I%26#039;d advise against it. Your flower bed will pile soil on top of all of the feeder roots under the surface of the canopy or at the drip line. This could cause your tree to dry out %26amp; die if it can%26#039;t get the water due to the depth of the additional soil.
Reply:the best answer was by jeannephil1. They spoke the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Root rot caused by raising the soil around a tree is a very popular way to kill a tree in urban areas Report It

Reply:I agree with %26quot;NO, no, no.%26quot;





Also, the canopy of the tree would hinder the availability of light.
Reply:sure.


The trees%26#039; root system extends well beyond the flower bed, so you%26#039;ll be fine.
Reply:Yes.
Reply:Yes you can do that. They also have other ways of doing it as well. So you do have different options.
Reply:NO! NO! NO! This is a common mistake. The depth of the roots should be the least of your worries. The trunk, though, is a big deal. Trunks should never be covered. If the trunk is covered more than a few inches, it will slowly rot, cutting off nutrients to the rest of the tree above. Nutrients run along the outer portion of the trunk just beneath the bark. The bark protects these avenues. Some %26quot;experts%26quot; say that a well can be used to keep the trunk in good shape. This hould be done only when you have no alternative, i.e. new home construction, etc. A drain should be used to quickly remove execess water after rains. If all you want is a new garden, try augmenting the soil that exists without raising the level much and keep soil away from the trunk or design the garden in another area. I hate the thought of losing a good tree, especially large shade trees. Good luck!c++