I have a huge pine tree in the front yard. I was thinking of putting in a few hostas around it. Is that a good idea? Pine ( photo / image / picture from Tina's Garden )
So Tina, They like slightly acid soil and I would think that under the pine tree would be just that. Look and see what I have done with my old oak tree in my front garden. This is when the garden was very young. Minature Hosta Minature Hosta
I have to water all newly planted ones but with the mulch we have used, once the plant becomes established, I never water. I do love that mulch.
There's something stuck in the back of my mind from somewhere that says things won't grow well under a pine. But your lawn looks great under it... so I guess it's not true?
I also heard the same thing, Cherylad. That's why the question. I hope it is not true. Yesterday I dug out the thyme from my old house and planted it under the pine since I didn't have anywhere else to put it. Do you guys think it will be ok? Thyme is my favorite ground cover and I don't want it to die. I can move it if needed, I will post a pic after I reach home.
Your flower bed around your pine tree looks exactly like the bed I have around my live oak tree in my front yard! I'm undecided what to put around the tree this year. Really want perennials. Tired of replanting every year. Will post a picture for suggestions.
