How to Cut Tree Rings

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  • @jeffcarter1641
    @jeffcarter1641 Год назад +35

    The shovel and rope idea... so simple but genius. Thank you! I have 6 fruit trees I'm wanting to do this to

  • @SpennyThaKid
    @SpennyThaKid 2 года назад +11

    This guy does a better job than most landscaping youtubers!

  • @MuntedChickenGaming
    @MuntedChickenGaming 3 года назад +43

    Extremely informative video, I always had a feeling that there was an easier way to get the crisp edges on the circles, thank you so much 😊

  • @nadial5765
    @nadial5765 3 года назад +13

    My husband just did our tree rings; I wish I had watched this first because it would have saved him the headache of making the circle perfect by using the rope trick! It will be a next years trick for sure!

  • @PatriciaCohn-r7t
    @PatriciaCohn-r7t Год назад +4

    Your method of edging tree circle was so easy! I saw other ones that used rope and spray paint and I was actually going to do that till I saw your video. Thank you!

  • @judymertz7670
    @judymertz7670 2 года назад +5

    That rope trick is great. I have two trees crying out for this treatment. Thanks.

  • @Priscilla-m7e
    @Priscilla-m7e Месяц назад

    Hi guy I really learned so much from you showing me how to do a tree ring I am a female I never knew how to do a tree ring I searched it and I came up with your video it has taught me so much I am proud to say that I am glad that I have someone out there a mentor to show me how he does his tree ring I will be looking for more active activities that you do with your lawn by using a saw would cut off my weeds but not the way you're doing it the very classy healthy way thank you

  • @Courtney983
    @Courtney983 3 года назад +12

    The yard looks fantastic! I agree- my fav tool is always a pitch fork. ❤️

  • @djratino
    @djratino 2 года назад +3

    I have an old sugar maple in my front yard. I did a tree ring on mine. Cats love pooping in the mulch. I changed it up and planted ground covers in the mulch. I have 3 types of sedum, superbells, and Irish moss growing around it now. I still have that 4" of mulch to the outside to prevent weedeater damage. I have to water the area occasionally. The thick side limbs block the rain off near the trunk. 🌾🌿🍀

  • @Autism_Forever
    @Autism_Forever 2 года назад +9

    That is a great tip about the rope. Thank you, sir ♥ I always struggle with rope not turning properly :) To deal with the weeds, I measure inside the ring, put together cardboards, staple them together, cut this circle out of cardboards, cut tree diameter out of center of circle, wrap circle in landscape fabric, lay circle around the tree, pin down with very few small landscape staples. The more and thicker the staples, the more and thicker the weeds growing through their holes. Then cover top with mulch. In 2-3 years even with this setup most aggressive weeds will come back, but at least I only have to do it every few years :) I found that the more reliable and long lasting way is to plant dense decorative ground cover inside the circle, which will smother the weeds. How do you treat your trees against fungus, sir? These things underneath there sure looked interesting :)

  • @yellowdog762jb
    @yellowdog762jb 2 года назад +2

    Great video! I stopped it twice to make comm! Lol. Finally got to the end. The wide shot at the end was great. I see a lot of back yards that are either totally bare, or so junked up with plants that there is no room for non gardening hobbies or family members. Yours is very happy medium, and it looks great! When my daughter was in elementary school she knew all the plants and how to tell what was ripe and what wasn't. She take her friends on a back yard tour and they'd graze on cherry tomatoes and any berries that were ripe. Her friends were always amazed that we had "food growing in our backyard, not at the food factory". One kid actually said that. At the time, We didn't spray any plants with anything but water or soapy water. So the kids could just eat fruit as they picked it.
    If you have young kids, consider planting a cherry tomato. Most kids love them and will eat them. And they produce in the heat longer than larger tomatoes. Encourage them to pick and eat the ripe fruit off the vine. We know that's the best way! Teach 'em young!

  • @leonilaolivares9771
    @leonilaolivares9771 Год назад +4

    Thank you! I looked at so many videos to get those results. I was having difficulty trying to find a way to make the perfect circle. Yours was the perfect one.

  • @CatDogWalk
    @CatDogWalk 3 года назад +2

    I was genuinely interested in the topic. Boy, I sure was happily surprised to see it was none other than Joel Hollein. You can trust anything this man says or does!

  • @sheilajohnson6478
    @sheilajohnson6478 2 года назад +1

    I normally watch your wife’s channel and never knew you had one. I’m glad this popped up.👍🏼

  • @westvalley411
    @westvalley411 2 года назад +3

    This is great for my OCD...I can't wait to get to the forrest!
    Seriously, I compete with Disneyland gardeners and now I'm #1 in my neighborhood.

  • @dblackwell61
    @dblackwell61 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the description of how to do a perfect circle around my old tree. I plan to add mulching around the tree to hind the exposed roots and make it look prettier.

  • @kogiekobayashi3421
    @kogiekobayashi3421 2 года назад

    I love gardening and backyard stuff ……give me the peace of mind.

  • @romeowhiskey1146
    @romeowhiskey1146 2 года назад +108

    Today"s TASK: PAINT THE FRIGGIN' FENCE!

  • @KosmicKaren
    @KosmicKaren 11 месяцев назад

    I never thought of using the pitchfork for taking out weeds. I used it for just grabbing and laying mulch. Great idea. And the circle looks perfect!

  • @michaelprosperity3420
    @michaelprosperity3420 2 года назад +4

    Great tip. Last week I distributed 10 yards of dirt by wheelbarrow in my yard. It went better when I filled 2 wheelbarrows at a time. Total drudgery but the yard looks great.

  • @calliew9197
    @calliew9197 Год назад +9

    That "CUTTER THING" is called a HULA HOE! It's my favorite yard tool ever! Every gardener should have one

    • @GoingGreenMom
      @GoingGreenMom 5 месяцев назад

      Is there a difference between a stirrup hoe and a hula hoe?

    • @gobbletegook
      @gobbletegook 5 месяцев назад

      I've got them! One for the stand up task, and another hand held!

  • @intrepid5144
    @intrepid5144 2 года назад +6

    Great Video, and I Loved the tip about using the rope/strap to cut the perfect ring! The only thing I do that is different, I add Tree Bark Mulch on top of the dirt. I just like that look, so it's totally up to you if you want to add to it.

  • @hunterbergman6453
    @hunterbergman6453 Год назад +1

    Beautiful yard! Let's see that fence get painted!

  • @activeal
    @activeal 2 года назад +3

    Some good ideas. Thanks. FWIW, I made a screed out of 1/2" metal fabric and 2 x 4s to remove dirt from dug-up grass.

  • @enevarez1471
    @enevarez1471 2 года назад +2

    Omg, your backyard is beautiful. Keep being great!

  • @jameshalleron7484
    @jameshalleron7484 3 года назад +9

    A spading fork. I know they are a traditional gardening tool but I was never sure how to apply it to my landscaping work. Thanks for the advice and I am buying one today.

    • @BO_Riddle
      @BO_Riddle 2 года назад

      Did you get a Kobalt?

  • @lostinmyspace4910
    @lostinmyspace4910 2 года назад +2

    I do the same. I use a 1 X 2 boaard or a shovel handle and every 6 inches I spray a dot of orange marker at the length I need then connect the dots. Then I use a pick ax and pick to the edge either into the edge or along the edge.It makes for a crisp edge. Sometimes I pick it deep along the edge for more mulch. Sometimes when I'm in a urry I just eyeball it and it comes out almost as perfect. You can aways go back and round out a flat spot. If it's 90% accurate, no one will ever notice from afar. THUMBS UP!!!

  • @hbarwickjr
    @hbarwickjr 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing how to get the perfect circle around trees and the tool links. Nice yard!

  • @paulac8116
    @paulac8116 2 года назад +6

    You make it look so easy! I'm going to try the rope and shovel trick so I get a perfect circle around my tree! I also have one of those big fork shovels like you (I don't remember what it's called) that I inherited from my parents belongings. Now I know what it's purpose is. Thank you!

    • @Tinyteacher1111
      @Tinyteacher1111 Год назад

      The rope works! I just put stones where the circle will be, but didn’t use the pitchfork (I think that’s what you mean.)

  • @robinhanff4248
    @robinhanff4248 3 года назад +2

    Saved this to show my husband so we can do this it looks so nice that way!!

  • @Swindero
    @Swindero 2 года назад +2

    Im looking at this video because if you ask me the ground around the trees im working with is probably 2 times harder but nonetheless seeing you so efortlessly dig up the soil gave me an idea, maybe I should pour some water on it beforehand, nonetheless cool video.

  • @nkystevep7007
    @nkystevep7007 2 года назад +2

    I inherited that same pitch fork looking tool was not sure what I would use it for but thought I would keep it, after seeing this video I now have a use for it. Thank you.

    • @gordbaker896
      @gordbaker896 2 года назад +1

      It is known as a Potato Fork for digging Potaotes in some areas.

  • @westvalley411
    @westvalley411 2 года назад +2

    I put lawn clippings in my perfect circle...its mulch, (less waste) turns into yellow carpet, great color contrast...and worm incubator, plus no weeds.

  • @johnwilcox4078
    @johnwilcox4078 7 месяцев назад

    I have two rows of tart cherry and pawpaws trees in my backyard. All have five foot mulch circles around them, twelve in total. I make them exactly the same way and they are maintained with a gas driven power edger. They look outstanding with decorative cocoa bean husk mulch!

  • @WilderDust
    @WilderDust Год назад +1

    Good vid and tips. Your trees will LOVE you if you mulch that ring. Plus you'll have a lot less trouble with weeds invading it.

  • @summerfun20111
    @summerfun20111 3 года назад +5

    Joel, you make it look so easy!

  • @RandaRanch
    @RandaRanch 2 года назад +2

    I wish I watched this video a month ago, would have saved me so much time!

  • @Traviskorns
    @Traviskorns Год назад +13

    Looks great. I would add mulch to suppress weeds and grass from coming back. Also, it helps keep the tree hydrated. 🌳

  • @jdawg414
    @jdawg414 3 года назад +8

    Can you do an update on the lawn leveling? Was it worth the effort? How is it holding up? Thanks!

  • @1sissaree
    @1sissaree 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!🙌🏼 I appreciate you!

  • @ferraridan4883
    @ferraridan4883 Год назад +1

    Great video. Thanks for sharing !

  • @sandyc6569
    @sandyc6569 3 года назад +2

    Great tips Joel and everything looks really nice!!!! 👍💞💖💞👍

  • @traceysanford2515
    @traceysanford2515 3 года назад +2

    I have learned so much from watching your channel!

  • @danialothman
    @danialothman 2 года назад +2

    i have a reason to get a pitchfork now. awesome video!

  • @lydvincecruz8395
    @lydvincecruz8395 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing 👍 Very much appreciated. 👍

  • @carolineann5518
    @carolineann5518 3 года назад +16

    Joel the garden looks fantastic will you ever re do your fence if you will sell it after the new house is built

    • @carolineann5518
      @carolineann5518 3 года назад +2

      @@AricBolf oh I didn’t realise that. When I see fences in American homes I always think of how pretty a white picket fence is. In the uk we tend to paint our fences yearly so they look nice all year round. I guess it’s individual preference I guess. Will use the tip for the flower beds thou.

    • @omaopa6923
      @omaopa6923 3 года назад +5

      I’ve always wondered why the fence looks so neglected, the house and garden are always on point,not trying to be negative I have the upmost respect for this wonderful family

    • @carolineann5518
      @carolineann5518 3 года назад +1

      @@omaopa6923 that was my thinking also. I just didn’t know how to say it politely

    • @Courtney983
      @Courtney983 3 года назад +1

      I believe in a vlog before they said that they like the fence the way it is… it gives the yard character and personality. Personally, even though I think it would increase the value of their home, I think they should leave it. I like the character too. Especially since the yard is SO beautiful. A little character never hurt 🥰🥰

  • @latriciacagle4873
    @latriciacagle4873 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the tip on creating the circle around the tree. I wish it was that easy to get rid of the Bermuda grass that is common in my area. The roots can be as deep as 6-8 feet!

  • @gov39rj
    @gov39rj 2 года назад +2

    Good look gave me a idea what to do with my tree. Thanks

  • @sarahfranssen
    @sarahfranssen Год назад +1

    Thank you so much. Your rope and spade was great and worked perfectly

  • @karapana8398
    @karapana8398 2 года назад +1

    Boah. I like the lot of flowers in your garden!

  • @agatabilltopay8822
    @agatabilltopay8822 Год назад

    Thank You! Great -How to... video! Exactly what I needed to know! Straight to the point!

  • @randyveeser5799
    @randyveeser5799 2 года назад +1

    Great idea on the circle. I can't help myself though, for all the time you say you spend in the yard, looks like you haven't painted that fence in 20 years. I'm going to send my kid over there to help you out!

  • @gobbletegook
    @gobbletegook 5 месяцев назад +1

    I rigged up a stranded cable years ago to do the same thing. My neighbors must have thought I was wacko...but I have perfect circles. Because I have two trees in a row, it allowed me to lock the length in place so both matched.

    • @TodaysTask
      @TodaysTask  5 месяцев назад +1

      I bet your neighbors love those perfect tree rings.

  • @peterlindner8819
    @peterlindner8819 Год назад +1

    All that hard work on your yard and the fence looks like that

  • @Herewulfs_Video_Hord
    @Herewulfs_Video_Hord Год назад +1

    Straight edge equals shovel, pointed edge equals spade. A shovel is for moving þings & a spade is for digging. Good video þough.

  • @Allison-405
    @Allison-405 2 года назад +5

    liquid pottasium will help your trees as well:-) great video cant wait to try my lemon trees soon. Allison

  • @melissafirefly6453
    @melissafirefly6453 3 года назад +62

    I think your next task should be sanding and painting that fence in your back yard :)

    • @TodaysTask
      @TodaysTask  3 года назад +15

      We are waiting to change to fence to something our neighbors will agree on....

    • @ukomdesign
      @ukomdesign 3 года назад +6

      @@TodaysTask you have the "back" side of the fence and your neighbors have the "front" side of the fence. I am assuming you don't want that in your new fence. You can make one board your side and one board neighbors side and repeat. This way you will have uniform look on both sides. It also looks really good and unique.

    • @yellowdog762jb
      @yellowdog762jb 2 года назад +2

      @@ukomdesign We call that a Good Neighbor fence. A Good neighbor will split the cost with you when it's time to repair it. If it alternates no one can say "That's not my fence and it's not my expense ". Assuming that it actuality is a shared fence.

    • @gregorydavis1995
      @gregorydavis1995 2 года назад

      Lol Melissa it is bad

    • @elizabeth2621
      @elizabeth2621 2 года назад

      Damn Melissalmao

  • @ruthann8111
    @ruthann8111 3 года назад +5

    The trick with the tree -shovel- radius - Brilliant! What if the roots of your trees are starting to come up in the inside of the circle that you are preparing?

  • @lynetteeaster7729
    @lynetteeaster7729 3 года назад +8

    Joel the yard looks amazing ,but the fence absolutely needs attention ! Just to fit in with all you have done to make the yard look so gorgeous!! ❤ your ch. !!! I had really nice nice time😉 !

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 2 года назад +1

    Perfect circle…..looks nice. And my husband just lays on the couch.

  • @anneann9127
    @anneann9127 Год назад

    That's some nice soil. (Clay by me) I don't add mulch either, I do use preen to help keep the weeds down but mostly just try to keep up on it by walking around and checking daily or weekly.

  • @Sbregher
    @Sbregher Год назад

    OMG! What great tips and tricks! Thank you so much for sharing! Great video too!!

  • @NoneofURBiz297
    @NoneofURBiz297 3 года назад +4

    Looks nice! So I started doing this for my front tree, with a 6 feet ring radius and I had to stop because my husband almost had a heart attack and said I will kill the tree. I highly doubt it, it is a 20 year old tree It should be fine. I got a deep 10 inch grass barrier to dig around it, so I digged out about 4 inches deep, and yes I did cut some roots but I think it will be fine.

    • @denverbasshead
      @denverbasshead 2 года назад +1

      A 20 year old tree has roots that are way longer than a 12ft circle and deeper than 4 inches

  • @baltazarpizano8007
    @baltazarpizano8007 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video!

  • @Mojocinco
    @Mojocinco 3 года назад +2

    This is genius. Thanks! Liked and subscribed

  • @laurie2326
    @laurie2326 Год назад

    great job on tree circles thank you. Now paint the fence.

  • @2990rick
    @2990rick 2 года назад +1

    great tip 👍👍👍👍 I have always just eye balled it , but I really like your way much better ,,,,, thanks

  • @tonysmith9175
    @tonysmith9175 2 года назад

    Joel, that looks great, just need to add a robotic mower to your lawn to give you a break.

  • @Prairiedrifter1
    @Prairiedrifter1 2 года назад +1

    That was the right TOOL to build a Perfect Circle

  • @mikeyfoofoo
    @mikeyfoofoo 2 года назад +1

    I used a garden hose to mark where I want to cut. Nice tips. For what it's worth, I'd consider replacing that Sycamore. They are really messy when they mature. The balls have a fuzz that's like mowing insulation that goes in your nose. I Chinese Lace-bark Elm might be a good fit - depending on your climate.

  • @peggyscott2180
    @peggyscott2180 2 года назад +2

    Great job! Thanks for the tips!

  • @BritgirlTX
    @BritgirlTX 5 месяцев назад +2

    Shovel and rope ... great idea!

  • @tracyzabelle
    @tracyzabelle 3 года назад +2

    Looks so beautiful

  • @FunnyPuppys
    @FunnyPuppys 4 месяца назад

    Just a thought and correct me if it’s a terrible idea the grass cutting electric tool or petrol for straight edges if you tied this to the rope you would have the same job just 10x faster

  • @michelebadey3883
    @michelebadey3883 3 года назад +9

    JOEL!! Nicely done looks great.
    On the humor side- you have to face that fence sometime. Just a thought not a sermon. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!

    • @duckyone20
      @duckyone20 3 года назад

      Probably when they are prepping the house to sell lol

  • @danbasta3677
    @danbasta3677 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @annaai1924
    @annaai1924 Год назад

    Great tip, especially for how to dig a perfect circle !!!

  • @averysmith5932
    @averysmith5932 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thanks for the tips

  • @quailhollow7955
    @quailhollow7955 Год назад

    Thank you for this! I appreciate it and have just the tree that needs this help. ❤

  • @krispipermel
    @krispipermel 2 года назад +1

    excellent ,thanks for the tip ,now you could paint your fence.

  • @JeramievyhhghhjiouqreMcClure
    @JeramievyhhghhjiouqreMcClure 8 месяцев назад

    Love what you did. I use Texas blend rock in my landscaping.

  • @ivysweets
    @ivysweets 3 года назад +2

    This is a great video! Thank you!

  • @joyce52
    @joyce52 3 года назад +1

    Nice job Joel. Of course, all your videos end up being "Nice Jobs".

  • @hdtvcamera1
    @hdtvcamera1 2 года назад

    Great tip. Thanks for sharing

  • @cucaracha6365
    @cucaracha6365 2 года назад +1

    I learned something new today, thanks

  • @davidblah-7215
    @davidblah-7215 2 года назад

    I like your idea. What I would do differently is to zip tie a hook and or metal ring onto the Shovel handle also add a leveler onto the handle. Replace the cargo strap with some heavy duty twine or fishing line or Masonary line etc. Keep up the good job.

    • @djratino
      @djratino 2 года назад +1

      I've seen the marking spray paint method. That leaves a pink or yellow circle for awhile. My tree is almost triangular. Rope won't work. I used a yardstick and tried to round it the best I can.

  • @LamarsLawnCare
    @LamarsLawnCare 3 месяца назад

    Hello, great advice about not stepping on your edge.😊

  • @remohor
    @remohor 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing! Awesome video.

  • @kenmoon5685
    @kenmoon5685 2 года назад

    Great information-! My Elm trees have huge exposed roots making it very difficult to mow. The roots have grown above the ground level and in some cases 3 to several inches above. I've thought about tree rings but not sure how to deal with the root situation? Thanks

  • @eflatun5896
    @eflatun5896 2 года назад +2

    Thank you... Why do you remove the grass around of tree? I've a few trees and covered by grass, I think it looks natural..

    • @TodaysTask
      @TodaysTask  2 года назад +1

      It doesn't serve any purpose other than a clean look and I don't have to hit the tree with the edger. My other trees have grass up against them.

  • @rso1411
    @rso1411 Год назад

    Great job. You might paint that fence next.

  • @deline8ed619
    @deline8ed619 7 месяцев назад +1

    Those perfect circles make all the difference aesthetically.
    My 2¢, i try to go about 4” deep on edging.

  • @user-vz8pb2fk5d
    @user-vz8pb2fk5d 2 года назад +1

    What do you think of putting plastic down first in the circle and then some mulch over top ?

    • @TodaysTask
      @TodaysTask  2 года назад +1

      I am not a big fan of weed barriers. I haven’t had to much luck with them.

  • @s.guidry2222
    @s.guidry2222 2 года назад

    You make it look easy. Thank you

  • @amypletcher4411
    @amypletcher4411 3 года назад +6

    Thank you so much 💓for these tips!! We have so many trees that are young in our yard that we want to do this too!! Love the tool as well to help gets weed roots up as well. Need to get one of those and try it in our flowerbeds.

  • @HFL-C
    @HFL-C 2 года назад +1

    Hi Joel!! Thank you for the information!! I have clumping grass that grows around my patio. I didn't get it all out before they poured the patio. Any ideas to get it out? Thanks!!

  • @lexhawkins7442
    @lexhawkins7442 11 месяцев назад

    Great tips! One question - I have some shallow roots that will interfere with cutting in that circle edge. Any remedy for that? The trees are medium sized oaks.

  • @jonathanluis4966
    @jonathanluis4966 2 года назад +2

    May give this a go, only downside is our tree is rather massive and is a bit close to the side walk.

  • @nelsonfeliciano9717
    @nelsonfeliciano9717 2 года назад +1

    excellent job my friend

  • @sherrypayton6871
    @sherrypayton6871 7 месяцев назад +1

    It’s a great tutorial!
    It’s true that the unpainted fence made me wonder …