never allow grass up to ANY plant...

because you can never trust the idiot with the weedwhip ...

and in my yard.. i am that idiot..and i dont trust myself

grass is irrelevant ... to an established shrub... there might be a watering issue until such time ...

ken

Ha! Thanks Ken, I would be that idiot too.

thank god.. someone else with a sense of humor...

good luck

ken

Lawns right up to the base of the plant also delay establishment. Turf grasses are very greedy competitors for nutrients and moisture. It is ALWAYS a good idea to keep a cleared area around any tree or shrub and then keep it mulched.

An edging along with the mulch will help keep the grass at bay. You can cut in a V shaped channel along where you want the edge to be and renew it once or twice a season, or you can bury a metal or plastic edging. I use a plastic edging with old bricks on the inside edge to allow a place for the mower wheels to ride since DH does the mowing and hates cut in edges. I usually plant some perennials and bulbs near the outside of the bed to add interest while the shrubs are still small.
{{gwi:254875}}From 2013