Better to spread it under established trees and shrubs.

They conceal their open cup-shaped nests on the ground under shrubs.

But it does best in the dappled shade you get under shrubs or woodland trees.

They nest either low in bushes or on the ground under shrubs.

The chopped leaves could be used as is for mulch under her trees and shrubs.

It looks best under shade trees or shrubs where the soil is not disturbed.

It can also be found under stones, low herbal shrubs and limestone.

To be safe, use them as mulch under shrubs, where you want to prevent seed sprouting.

It does especially well under trees and large shrubs where there is aggressive root competition.

Wood chips are most often used under trees and shrubs.