Clematis: Clematis 'round the pine tree project, 1 by JudyinGA

JudyinGA wrote:
Here's a closeup of the base of the tree. The stump on the right was a sweetgum. The large root belongs to that stump and will be removed. I may put a pot of something on the stump or cover it with a mound of dirt and plant something on top of it (perennials, annuals). I am open to suggestions. The torrents of rain we have had lately have exploded the mushroom crop. They are everywhere!!

The roots on the upper left belong to trees that were taken down in that area (also sweetgums). The rain from my neighbor's yard and from my driveway has washed the soil away badly there, exposing the old roots. I will add new soil (see dirt pile at upper left) and cover the roots (chop those I can) with sod taken from beds yet to be prepared.

I can line the area around the tree with bricks, rocks, or edge it with an edger (prefer rocks). The clematis will be planted on the shady side of the tree so the roots will stay cool. I know I will have to be very careful about disturbing the roots on the pine tree. Pirl and I have discussed drenching the root area with water to expose the major roots ... just to see where they are. I can then work around them. (That lady is just full of ideas!)

So there it is. Whadda ya think? :-)

Judy