We have laid Laos grass to the  sides of a raised section of land on which we intend to build our house .We have also laid this grass around  part ofour large pond.My wife feels it is inhibiting the growth of other plants/trees. I am not sure as the ground soil quality is poor and is probably the reason for the trees (Ma Pow and Mamuang ) not doing so well. Has anyone else experienced this on their land?

 

Allowing grass to grow up to the trunks of young trees can reduce growth by up to 50%. (In temperate climates) as they absorb a lot of rain. They tend to plant too deep here, which is an advantage as far as watering goes but tends to stunt growth. Fertilise and water....

Around the mangotree's you better make a circle from that plastic wired mesh, about 50 cm high and you fill that with all kind of organic waste...Also cowdung and fishbonemeal and so works well.

Make another inner circle around the stem so the mulch won't touch the stem.

 

It will prevent weeds from growing, fertilize the tree and keep the soil moist...

 

 

Cooked has it right again!  Trees and turf are not a good mix.  They can co-exist in some cases with special management of soil fertility and irrigation, enough for both forms of growth. 

 

Scroll down to read this excerpt from Golf Course Tree Management by Sharon Lilly

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