How to Protect the Base of a Young Tree From a Weed Eater
- 1). Measure 3 feet out all the way around the base of the young tree. Make visible, periodic markings in the soil with a shovel. You'll end up with a 6-foot-diameter ring to protect the base of the tree.
- 2). Use a shovel to remove the sod and weeds inside the ring. Place the sod and weeds in a wheelbarrow so you can easily haul everything away.
- 3). Cover the dug-out ring with mulch. Start a few inches away from the base of the young tree so the mulch doesn't touch the tree and cause decay. Work your way around the tree and out to the perimeter. Spread the mulch around evenly across the soil 3 to 4 inches deep.