To dig a perfect circle around a trees planted in the lawn:

• Loop a rope around the tree trunk, and attach it to the shaft of a spade.
• Adjust the length so that the spade reaches the desired distance from the tree.
• Use the spade to mark the outline of a circle.
• Remove the rope and dig down at the mark around the tree.
• Remove the turf under the tree and cover the area with mulch.

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1. Donna Says:
   May 11th, 2010 at 11:43 am

   That’s the simple answer I was looking for. Thanks!

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