Bare Areas Under Trees

I have 4 trees, 2 maple and 2 pin oak, approximately 20+ feet tall that are growing close together, thus creating a large shaded area. Nothing is growing in this area, other than a few sparse weeds. The roots on the trees have gradually risen up through the ground. I have been considering laying down a layer of soil a few inches thick over the area and up to, but not covering, the roots and then planting a shade ground cover. My concern is keeping the trees healthy – what do you suggest?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/28/2011 @ 5:58 am

In order to keep the trees healthy, you do not want to cover the roots (which it sounds like you knew already), but you can fill in around them a bit. That would be fine.

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