Enhancing the look of a tree by adding flowers and decorations can completely transform the look of your garden. This step-by-step guide will show you how to plant flowers around a tree and how to create two decorative circles using paving or pebbles.

1. Choosing Flowers

Before you begin, it’s important to choose the right flowers for the area around the tree. Some flowers prefer shade, while others require more light. Here are some suggestions of flowers that grow well in the shade of trees:

Impatiens: Do well in shade and add vibrant color.

Hosta: Has large, decorative leaves and thrives in shade.

Vinca minor (Sasquium): It is a ground cover plant with blue, purple or white flowers.

Primrose: Prefers partial shade and offers a variety of colors.

Heuchera (coral bells): A plant with decorative foliage that grows well in partial shade.

2. Preparing the Area for Planting

Materials required:

Spade or garden shovel

Compost or garden soil

Selected flowers

Paving or decorative pebbles

Steps:

Area Clean: Remove grass, weeds and other debris from the area around the tree. Make sure you have a clean surface for planting.

Digging Holes for Flowers:

Dig holes about 2-3 times larger than the roots of the chosen flowers.

Space the holes so that the flowers have enough room to grow and develop.

Enrich the Soil: Add compost or quality garden soil to the holes to improve fertility and drainage.

Planting Flowers:

Plant the flowers in the prepared holes, making sure the roots are well covered with soil.

Gently press the soil around the flowers to remove air bubbles.

Watering: Water the plants well after planting to help them settle in their new location.

3. Creating Decorative Circles

Materials required:

Paving or decorative pebbles

String and stakes

Row

Sand (optional)

Steps:

Mark the Circles:

Use a string tied to a stake in the center of the tree to mark the circles. Mark two concentric circles, one at a distance of about 50 cm from the tree trunk and the second at about 1 meter.

Drive small stakes into the ground to mark the perimeter of each circle.

Digging Trenches:

Dig a trench about 5-10 cm deep along each marked circle. This will serve as a base for pavers or pebbles.

Add Sand (optional):

If you are using pavers, you can add a layer of sand to the trench to help level and stabilize the pavers.

Laying Paving or Pebbles:

Place paving stones or decorative pebbles in the prepared trench. Make sure they are well aligned and stable.

Fill the empty spaces between the pavers with sand or soil to fix them.

Completing Circles:

After you have laid pavers or pebbles, water the area to help stabilize them.

4. Maintenance

Watering: Make sure the flowers are watered regularly, especially in the first few weeks after planting.

Weeding: Removes weeds that may appear around flowers and on the edges of decorative circles.

Fertilization: You can add a layer of compost or a natural fertilizer once or twice a season to keep the soil rich in nutrients.

5. Additional Advice

Mulching: Adding a layer of mulch around the flowers can help retain soil moisture and control weeds.

Additional decorations: You can add other decorative elements such as small figurines, garden lanterns or decorative stones to improve the look of the area around the tree.

By following these steps, you will be able to create an attractive and lively area around the tree in your garden, providing both a beautiful space for relaxation and a healthy habitat for your plants.