By Bonnie L. Grant Trees in lawns pose an unusual dilemma. Mowing and weed whacking around them can cause physical injury to the tree’s bark. Additionally, roots can surface and poke through the ground, causing a tripping hazard and exposing them to drying air. One solution to both these issues is to make shrub and tree island beds. These ring gardens offer a buffer from mechanical devices and give exposed roots some coverage. What is a Ring Garden? Love them or hate them, ring gardens around trees and shrubs are a common sight in residential landscapes. What is a ring garden? You can find them in many different forms, but the basic concept is the same. A circular area around a tree is bordered at any diameter and filled with mulch, plants, rocks or other material. The idea may be for visual interest or simply to keep the tree from
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