Exmark Backyard Smart: Landcaping Around Trees

While planning and planting at the beginning of the year, it’s tempting to beautify the base of your trees with plenty of mulch, pine straw, plants, and flowers; however, overdoing it can have dire consequences. This episode illustrates the common considerations homeowners need to take into account when landscaping around trees to ensure they remain vibrant, fresh, and beautiful.


Backyard Smart
The more you fall in love with having a great backyard, the more you realize how much you don’t know. Backyard Smart answers the lawn-and-garden questions homeowners are looking for.

Head over to exmark.com/backyard for more trusted advice from outdoor living, lawn and garden, and rural lifestyle experts.

About Exmark
Exmark Manufacturing was incorporated in May 1982 as an independent manufacturer of professional turf care equipment. Today, it is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. In addition to designing, building and marketing quality turf care equipment, Exmark’s goal is total customer satisfaction. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity while delivering unmatched quality. Products are sold to distributors and dealers who share the company’s commitment to customer service and quality products. Learn more at exmark.com.

About Backyard Life
With a focus on giving home and acreage owners tips and know-how to make the most of their outdoor experience and live more life outdoors, Backyard Life is a unique one-of-a-kind multimedia destination. Content focuses on lawn-and-garden, outdoor cooking and living, and rural lifestyles. Learn more at exmark.com/backyard.

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