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Zarch · 16-06-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K

Zarch writes

I imagine the
trees roots are taking what little moisture there is out what little
soil there is and leaving the grass with nothing??

Got it in one!

I could i try to raise the level of the soil in this area??

I think the tree would probably appreciate this ;-)

It's probably a matter of removing either the tree or the lawn. How
would you feel about doing something else under the tree? Put an area of
cobbles with a seat on it, grow cyclamen (which flourish in dry shade),
grow some ornamental ivies (let them grow along the ground but not up
the tree)?
--
Kay

Thanks for the reply Kay.

Sadly i dont think i'll be able to put something else where this is occurring as its right in the middle of my lawn. Please see the following picture to get an idea. As you can see, the tree isnt going anywhere either! :-)

http://zarch.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/IMG_2815.JPG

I dont mind putting a bit of work in to cure the problem. So any suggestions would be gratefully recieved.

Cheers.