Hi I am putting in a tree ring planter around a Scotch Pine tree. It will be a circle, 3 feet around all sides of the tree, and the landscaping blocks are only built up 8 inches high to form the planter. The tree is about 20 feet high, it was moved from another location and planted in our yard about 7 years ago, the tree itself is about 15 years old. When I put the fill dirt into the planter, will it be safe to put the dirt against the tree's trunk 8 inches deep? If I need to keep the dirt away from the trunk, any suggestions on what materials to use and how to do this? Thanks!!

Hello, We are about to plant a littleleaf linden tree in our backyard. Does anyone know how long it will take for it to reach full growth? I know this is a fast growing tree. I wonder if we made a mistake taking this tree. (it was free from the builder) How far from a fence should this also be planted? Thanks :p