How to landscape around a very large tree in backyard?

Here's a link with some ideas:

https://www.thespruce.com/kids-backyard-ideas-4174053

Build a tree bench.

https://freshpatio.com/diy-tree-bench-plans/

https://www.thespruce.com/kids-backyard-ideas-4174053

What Zone are you in? Find out here:

https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/

And here are some ideas:

https://www.thespruce.com/kids-backyard-ideas-4174053

https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/landscaping/how-to-landscape-around-trees/

https://zacsgarden.com/how-to-start-a-garden/practical-landscaping-ideas/around-trees/

It's going to depend on how you plan to use the yard, if you want to use it or just landscape it, how much sunlight or shade is there, and how much you plan on investing your time to maintain it. Once you figure those out, it should be easier to determine what you need.

You could make a border around it then fill with soil and plant something that will be "OK" with the type of tree you have.

It depends on your sun light or shade as to what plants you could put around the tree- you could plant mondo grass it grows well in sun or shade and looks nice and low maintenance

you could just put pine straw or mulch around the tree or plants like impatients that like shade - I would not use things like ivy or wisteria it will kill the tree and make a mess too

Bob's here to help:

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-dos-and-don-ts-for-landscaping-around-trees-52681

Hi Vienna, you can start by digging out any lawn that may be there, then surround the base of the tree with some nice stacking blocks or landscape ties to separate them from the grassy area. Consider including some fast-spreading groundcovers for a quick cover, but use caution with this. Plants such as pachysandra, ivy, and ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea) will take over the entire yard. Plant such as Ginger (Asarum), columbine (Aquilegia), and bleeding heart (Dicentra) are better choices

Hi Vienna,

Use a sponge brush to do this job!

Here is a great article with good ideas: https://www.thespruce.com/kids-backyard-ideas-4174053

Hello. Looking over Pinterest might be a wonderful option to get the visual that you’re looking for. Additional ideas are ground covers or mulch.

Hello Vienna,

Form a circle around the tree, Fill the circle with Rocks and Plants or gravel and maybe a seat. Then lay Turf Grass around the outside of that.. Best wishes

Please give us more info, like a pic of your yard, where you live and what type of decor you like..