Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Landscape Options for Trees on a Driveway
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acandk
01-13-08, 02:53 PM
Advice, Opinions are welcome:
I just purchased a home that has a gravel driveway. In the middle of this driveway are 2 rather mature trees (both ~40ft high, each ~ 1ft diameter, I believe it is an oak species).
I would like to pave this driveway with asphalt, and keep the 2 trees.
My thought is to build a retaining wall around the trees using large landscaping blocks - I personally think this would give much asthetic appeal to a blacktop driveway. However, it is hard to find any information on how to properly build such a retaining wall without damaging the trees, or creating any water retention issues that would cause damage the driveway.
Any advice?...
I just purchased a home that has a gravel driveway. In the middle of this driveway are 2 rather mature trees (both ~40ft high, each ~ 1ft diameter, I believe it is an oak species).
I would like to pave this driveway with asphalt, and keep the 2 trees.
My thought is to build a retaining wall around the trees using large landscaping blocks - I personally think this would give much asthetic appeal to a blacktop driveway. However, it is hard to find any information on how to properly build such a retaining wall without damaging the trees, or creating any water retention issues that would cause damage the driveway.
Any advice?...
Tscarborough
01-13-08, 03:13 PM
You will probably kill the trees. Do not raise the surface around them out to the drip line, or pave the same area.