A pink dogwood planted on a wedding day shows marginal leaf scorch (brown edges) due to poor root establishment. Three issues: the planting hole wasn't wide enough, grass competes for water under the tree, and there's no mulch. Roots need loose soil in a wide area (10-foot diameter) to spread quickly.
Fix: Loosen soil around the tree with a spading fork, remove all grass, apply 1 inch of pine bark mulch out to the drip line, and water 5 gallons weekly near the trunk. The tree can recover with consistent care—just like a marriage, it takes ongoing effort.
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