Tree Circles
Garden Tools & Supplies, Landscaping & Design, Lawn and Garden, Trees & Shrubs, Video by Danny Lipford
For a professional finish around trees planted in the lawn, loop a rope around the tree trunk and the shaft of a spade. Adjust the length so that the spade reaches to the drip line of the tree. Scribe the outline of a circle, then remove the rope and retrace the circle, sinking the spade vertically to make a neat, clean edge. Remove the turf under the tree and cover the area with mulch. You’ll need to neaten the edge every year or so.
