Weeding
We recommend that you keep the soil bare or mulched around your roses and shrubs. Turf grasses and weeds are heavy competitors for water, nutrients and even sunlight. These mulched borders (shrub/tree circles) also protect your new shrubs from grass-trimmer damage and will make it harder to accidentally mow them. These grass free areas are especially important during the first 2-3 years, when the plant is becoming established. Organic mulches (shredded bark, bark nuggets, compost etc.) make weeding easier, retain moisture and look attractive.
