To avoid this, you should create a "root zone" around your tree, which is one foot per every inch of the tree's diameter. For example, a tree with a 6-inch wide trunk will have a root zone of 6 feet.

Edges around your trees are one aspect of a well-kept yard. Use this must-try tool to tidy up your tree border instead of battling uneven cuts with a shovel.

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