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Tree Circles

Video, Lawn and Garden, Garden Tools & Supplies, Landscaping & Design, Trees & Shrubs Published 07/01/2006 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.