EDGING and MULCHING around TREES - How to get a CLEAN LOOK

Edging and mulching around your trees and landscape gives your lawn a professional look. In this video, I explain how you can get clean edges and make your mulch look awesome!
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[@NY-152]

Toggled between watching you edge...and staring at the beautiful breeze block by your front door! Thanks for the video.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I had to google what breeze block is 😂.

[@NY-152]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 They are fantastically nostalgic - you see a LOT of them in L.A. and Palm Springs. Glad we learned something from each other today!!

[@davetarleton8030]

Important note, mulch should not cover up the root flare of the tree, so if you only see the trunk and no flaring out of the top of the root system over the years it will cause problems. I would lower the mulch by the bottom of the tree another 4-6 inches down. If you don't believe me ask an arborist :)

[@xisotopex]

what could happen?

[@theguymaxqc]

rotten roots

[@NativeTXGardens]

@@xisotopex Girdling roots, encourages fungi and bacteria growth. Need to be able to see the root flares and have no mulch piled against the trunk

[@decodemodern]

Yep. That's the right technique. The root flare should always be exposed. This guy is essentially making what we call a mulch volcano. It's gonna product rot and kill that tree eventually.

[@MrVTBO]

All that mulch right up against the tree will kill it. This video does nothing for tree health.

[@tnshoegirl5005]

These are great tips for flat lawns with no drainage coming in.I happen to live in TN and all these ideas go right out the window as you can imagine with rain coming down the mountains ! Your yard is beautiful !

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I suppose you are right! I’ve never lived in the mountains but we are going to Chattanooga this summer. Thanks for the nice compliment!

[@jenwelliver1734]

Very helpful tips with using garden tools. Love the info around sidewalks

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jen!

[@vegaslimoguy2376]

One easy way to get a perfect circle is to tie a rope or a string around the trunk of the tree measure it out to the specific depth you want your circle to be at and as you are doing the cutout move the rope or string into a complete circle and draw out your line. This also works well when you're trying to build round fire pits out of blocks you can put a pin in the Middle with a string or rope on it and draw out your circle and get it perfect every time.Former lanscaper of 20 years here.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

You are correct! Thank you!

[@winstonsmith11]

Yep. I just did this today, and I did it for the first time last year. Perfect circle both times. You just can't match that method by eyeballing.

[@charlesehman16]

So in a forest where there is literally dead tree branches and fallen leaves everywhere and the trees do just fine.. you think a half inch or inch of mulch will do anything to effect the tree?

[@KT-yq7ed]

@@charlesehman16. Good point Charlie…. 👵🏻🥰

[@callmefrog76]

Crispy lines!! Lawn and garden looking good

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy! I hope all is well with you.

[@LawnJourneys]

Crispy looks great. Edging beds is a must!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy! Agreed, gotta edge around those borders. Thanks for watching!

[@tooldemoguy]

I was searching for a great video on edging.... I guess I'm on the wrong site lol Great video, bro. Keep up the great work for us all!!

[@bethmorano1452]

I use a string and flour to mark my circle first. Nice tip about the mulch and the sidewalk, thanks

[@xkanuder5918]

Love that weedwacker too

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

It’s the best!

[@lettersandlove]

Crispy edges make a lawn! Great video!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Landscape Matters! I appreciate you watching!

[@alphamale3141]

Really helpful. Techniques I will definitely use this spring.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! Good luck this spring.

[@kingbee4474]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 what do I do if there are roots through the edge?

[@robertander1386]

I found out your channel today and I'm loving it. Thank you very much for sharing this video!!! 👍

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Robert!

[@rvasquez6870]

Nice that’s a good looking yard.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, my friend!

[@kosh9639]

Looks, like a Mulch Volcano-- to me... 🌳🌋 🐸

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Haha I make sure not to have more than an inch of mulch around the tree. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Janaline]

Very Beautiful! Awesome Job!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you!!

[@teachwritetravelpatrickyou1339]

Another hit, Kyle!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Patrick! I hope all is well with you, buddy. Go Sox!

[@JasonSeiberlich]

So clean!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jason! Enjoy your weekend at the practice facility. Did you buy George’s Greensmaster or one just like it?

[@JasonSeiberlich]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 You too. It is George's.

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

I enjoyed watching you make it like the haircut…..looks good

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jerry!

[@m4ss1vewolf89]

When you mulch you need to keep it 6-12 inches away from the tree, covering the tree will actually kill it, just a heads up

[@billprezioso3677]

Mulching up the tree can add to the moisture content of the bark because mulch holds in moisture thus causing the bark to break down over time opening up the tree to bugs and disease the bark is there to protect the tree just like skin protects us.

[@billprezioso3677]

@@johnc1280 I’m not seeing what your saying can you explain?

[@haywoodmorganjr1326]

Thank you for the mulch comment I checked the comments to see if anyone noticed the mulch going up the trunk.

[@marvinjackson2641]

you're not going to kill that tree with 1/2" of mulch 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FYMM69]

@@marvinjackson2641 mulch or dirt laying up against the bark of any tree, keeps the tree bark moist and it can cause it to rot.

[@SeeonX]

Super pretty, love to see that drainage ditch or whatever is going on the side of your house that pattern is interesting.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Levi!

[@sethharrington8817]

Rocking the Sox hat awesome

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Seth! Go Sox.

[@anthonydickman757]

Thanks for the cool tips and reminders LLC! And good job on the video

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I appreciate it, Anthony! Thank you for watching.

[@johno611]

Great info, I cleared the edges of my mulch bays myself with a rake the other day and that helped out great when it was time for my edger -Thanks and looks awesome!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, John! I appreciate you watching.

[@MarlonJoseGE]

Your shoe game is tight...loving those B&W Air Jordans. LoL!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! I love some retro Jordans. I appreciate you watching.

[@jamzach4]

Great video Kyle !! Nothing better than tight, crisp edges and fresh mulch to make the lawn pop. Makes everything look better....just like a nice pair of shoes 😀😀

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Scott!! I love some clean edges. I hope all is well, buddy!

[@jessemarinjr6374]

GREAT JOB DUDE !!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jesse!

[@sundevilshane]

You can use twine or string looped around the trunk of the tree to get a perfect circle. Just measure the radius you want and double the length of the rope, loop it around the tree and you can score the grass with a screwdriver or some other sharp tool. Then dig with the shovel or manual edger.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks so much for adding this helpful info! I eyeballed mine, but this would be a nice precise way to do it.

[@mikepetrozelli7206]

Or tie a can of inverted marking spray as the nozzle goes straight down, then cut right outside of it to remove color (usually orange).

[@samcare4324]

You're killin me with that trimmer built for a five year old.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂😂 I love that thing!!

[@upnylawn3519]

Great one my friend!! Btw, Look at that hat, Mercedes is killing it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Obayreviews]

Yerminator!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, my friend!! Mercedes is killing it indeed. Enjoy your weekend in the lawn!

[@julielamb9983]

Beautiful yard!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Julie! I appreciate you watching and I hope you have a great weekend.

[@brandonhyden9454]

Man. Tight edges. 🔥

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Brandon! I love some clean edges.

[@Striperman]

Great video Kyle. Mulch and edges came out awesome. I have the B&D 40V string trimmer with the edge guard without the wheel and love it. It is dummy proof for clean edges and I do it after each mow which is 3-4 times a week so it always looks clean like a haircut that is always maintained lol :)

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

You’re my guy, Striperman! I love that string trimmer and you’re right, I use it pretty often and it has never failed me. Your ended are always best and clean. Have a great weekend!

[@erepsekahs]

Madness.

[@monicaloera1427]

Nice trick with the boot.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Monica!

[@philipcrewe540]

Excellent advice thank you

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

My pleasure! Thanks for the comment, Philip!

[@chrisaustin23]

Killer boots, man.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Pullover! No, it’s a cardigan but thanks for noticing.

[@TheLawnWhisperer]

Tic tac, sir?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

@@TheLawnWhisperer why don’t ya eat up and I’ll tell ya...

[@josegomez-fj3be]

LOVE THE SOX HAT THANK GOD IT'S NOT A CUBBIE HAT LOL GREAT JOB ON THE EDGING

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jose! Go Sox!

[@1962berta]

Looks beautiful

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Berta!

[@suavepapi783]

Great one. I see the J sneakers

[@JFreezePleaze]

I've used that trimmer for at least 5 years without issue. I bought the hedge trimmer and now have 3 batteries on rotation.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

It’s unbelievable how long the string lasts. I haven’t had to replace it in over a year. I love that trimmer!

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

Looks great bro, I love black mulch, wish the color lasted tho!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, brother! I love black mulch too, but you’re right, it looks great for about a month. Cheers, buddy!

[@ogsvideos6423]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 They have a spray to color it back up, lasts a good while.

[@thereferralbrokersgroup8156]

Man...I was looking for a way avoid the plastic and rubber edging. I appreciate the tutorial. Salut

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for watching!

[@nobodymporta]

Ok ... I saw those ....CONCORDs💪💪🤣👍👍....sub ... came for edging...stayed for Js 🤣🤣...

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 thanks for watching and commenting!

[@jamesritz7254]

Thank you. I'm getting ready to do just that. Great presentation

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, James! Good luck with your project.

[@watmahbrown2222]

Thnx for sharing bro.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

My pleasure, Watmah! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@MrMohamed1974]

very good job

[@kennycooperkc]

Looking good

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, Kenny! I hope all is well, brother.

[@Talentman18]

Thank you!

[@fernandodelasancha6328]

Great job 👏 👍 👌 you are a pro!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Far from it, but thank you Fernando!

[@fernandodelasancha6328]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 loved the results 👌

[@AlanKelly-nm9lx]

keeping up with the JONES!

[@TheLawnShark]

Simple but very well done video and great tips! 👊

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy!! I appreciate the kind words. 👊🏼

[@wbishop1330]

Nice and tidy.👍✌

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you!

[@tomhagzan5773]

nice little flex with the jordan 11's. i see you lol

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 thanks, buddy!

[@BermudaBrian]

Good stuff man

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Brian!! I appreciate you watching.

[@20whitesox1]

Great ideas- thanks! And go White Sox!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you! Go Sox!

[@lexhawkins7442]

How do you deal with shallow roots around a tree? I’m going to hit roots once I begin cutting in, but I m crazy about the look you achieved!

[@drfe21]

Looking good my friend!!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, buddy! I appreciate you watching. Have a great weekend!

[@terrencewoodard8000]

Ayyyyyyeee my mans pulled out the Conchords on em 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 had to do it! Thanks for watching, Terrence!

[@shamrockfile]

A friend recommended putting peat moss down before the mulch to keep the soil moist. Is this necessary?

[@kendradavis6134]

Thank you

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Kendra!

[@dc4l564]

Those J's though🔥

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 thank you, my friend!

[@karenpurcell3370]

I would love to do this with the tree in my front yard the only problem is there are tons of big roots sticking up out of the ground, how do I get around this? I’d appreciate your advice thank you and I love your channel

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for the kind words, Karen! Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about the roots, but you can make your circle larger for a clean look. Just don’t bury all of those roots with mulch. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@cristobalroman16]

Dude I'm heading out to Chicago tomorrow and bringing you a cubs hat and a Javier baez jersey 😆🤣 Kidding around great video brother 👍👌

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂😂 I don’t hate on the Cubs. They have been hot lately. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching, Cristobal.

[@mountain.spider]

Pick up your own mulch. Most places charge per weight at shipping, so they increase the price of mulch. Same mulch online shipping 40+ vs 5-10 picking up at a store. Some mulches are even on sale at $2. (Home depot/Lowes etc)

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I always buy the Scott’s triple shred when it’s on sale for $2 a bag.

[@Obayreviews]

Any guideline on how large of a circle to make around a tree? Or just whatever you think looks good?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Hey Albert! You can go with whatever you think looks good but try to keep it close to the roots of the tree and not too much wider. Thanks for watching!

[@lefttool7928]

My doppelgänger make yet another great video! Everyone 👍🏾 video

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Aaron, my man! You’re the best. I do have a hard time telling us apart on camera. I hope all is well my friend! Have a great weekend!

[@thisoldnew4544]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 He is not the best, not even close.

[@Icamebackwiththemilk.]

@@thisoldnew4544 how dare you

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

Looks sharp. 🔥

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks, buddy. Have a great weekend!

[@jeffreybower5959]

what if ypu have fresh new mulch and how do i keep the grass from getting into the mulch when i need to edge!?

[@JonsDailyHustle]

Wow that does look great for sure I haven't done too many of these natural mulch beds like this around trees yet but I am looking at doing a couple this year hopefully thanks for the tips 👊

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jon! I love the look or a natural edge. Thank us for watching, buddy!

[@williamodom2698]

Wow a Sox Fan

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Go Sox!

[@darktoadone5068]

When you first made the circles around your trees you just used your shovel and an edger or was there other tools involved? I have thirteen huge pine trees I want to make look nice like what you have.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I just used the shovel to clear out the grass and cut a circle.

[@darktoadone5068]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 Thank you, I'm going to put down some landscape fabric also so hopefully it will keep weeds out.

[@AndrewDobek04]

Great job Kyle! Good tip about laying mulch right up to the concrete. Hopefully I'll get to remulch my beds this weekend. Home depot had 5 bags for 10 bucks last weekend, hopefully they still have that deal

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Andy! I love those 5 for 10 deals. Have a great weekend, buddy!

[@ddallen733]

Very nice!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Dee Dee!

[@brennantanner3825]

I bought the big brother of that trimmer 7 years ago and still going strong. B&D made a great combo with the that wheel and rotating head. Still using the striper from your video last year and couldn’t be happier. Question though, Do you level your yard? If so what material do you use? Sorry if I missed that video if you’ve already done it. Appreciate the content!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I love that trimmer! Also, glad to hear you are enjoying your striping kit! Thanks for watching, Brennan.

[@jerrybillings4720]

Looks good!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jerry!

[@8_one_8]

Concord 11’s 🔥

[@dorothyandrews8872]

I totally agree the edges make all the difference. My issue is that the lawn that goes up to the flowerbeds is not nice and thick. So that really stops the edges looking so good. I live in Canada and so we get a lot of crabgrass which I try using pre emergent killer. But we also have a thick grass and just loves to grow at the edges. Should I just cut back about 6ins and put in some sod? I have worked so hard on the flower beds and really would love to take it to the next step. Any suggestions Thanks

[@jenniferf495]

Go Sox!!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Go Sox!! Thanks for watching, Jennifer!

[@AjayiAgbebakuJr]

Had to flex those Jordan 11 Concords! I see ya lol

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 had to do it! Thanks for watching!

[@veritas2022]

My tree is on my lawn but it is very close to my neighbours. If i were to edge it with a similar radius to yours it would encroach on my neighbours lawn. Is a smaller radius for a large tree insufficient?

[@jamesstump9075]

do you put down a growth block under the mulch? Do you recommend buying a border edge?

[@percykoo2566]

I have tree roots going all over! how will i do the circular bed with these roots?!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do except work around the roots.

[@steveclem642]

Fab video & some great ideas for me just starting my edging project here in the UK. Your trees look pretty damn good , got some mulch ordered already👍👍

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Steve! Good luck with your project.

[@scottjohnson6434]

I do watch, but the Sox hat made me really watch

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yeah, buddy!! Go Sox. Thanks for watching!

[@charliekavanagh1217]

Fantastic super

[@annchee1329]

My trees are surrounded by invasive grass….Can I just drip mulch on top of the grass ti create a munch ring? OR, do I need to dig out all the grass around trees?

[@WoodyWoodworker]

Can the mulching be done any time of the year? Or is there a season when to do?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Yes, it can be done any time. I always do mine in April.

[@WoodyWoodworker]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 thank you for your answer

[@placeswelive5388]

Awesome

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for watching!

[@vicwithav]

Been looking for a good pair of gardening gloves. Recommendation?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I usually just get the work gloves from the dollar store and go through a new pair every couple months. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ericstinnett9182]

Great video, thanks for the tip. Have you ever seen or tried the bed redefined her, if yes did you like it? Thanks

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Eric! I use the same method to redefine my flower beds and it works well.

[@ericstinnett9182]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 Thanks, that really looks good👍👍.

[@jordanmcgregor9428]

Great video, man! You’ve built some good skill with that string trimmer. I’ve tried and I’m weak at it, hard to control for me. I went with the Ryobi battery edger and it’s great. Might be tough for the curvature you have in your hardscape though! Cheers.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Jordan! I love using that string trimmer. The wheel on the end makes it pretty easy to use. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@brodygoalie]

Have you ever heard that trying miracle gro potting mix moisture control vs mulch is a good choice? Please advise. Thanks

[@haywoodmorganjr1326]

Much would be better than adding a layer of soil. The soil will not keep weeds out like much will. Also when you have to distinctly different soils types water will not move well between the two. Stick to 3-4 inches of mulch and your trees will be happy. Just remember to pull the much back 4-6 inches away from the trunk of the tree.

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I wouldn’t recommend that. I think weeds would thrive in the potting mix.

[@nicholaspahl1069]

Love the simplicity of the vid.. Snuck the concord 11s in too!!!

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thank you, Nicholas! Clean edges make me feel like my lawn is wearing a fresh pair of J’s. Thanks for watching, buddy!

[@billkolodychuk7372]

Nice video Where did you get the wheel attachment on you weeder?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Thanks for watching, Bill. It’s this string trimmer/edger. I love it. amzn.to/3khh71c

[@jameljackson6345]

Go Sox!

[@bourbongeek]

My bassett hounds wreak havoc on the grass around the base of my trees going after the squirrels. I'm thinking I may do something like this just for that reason.

[@antdawg9758]

What size boot do you need to smooth the dirt out?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

Any size will work.

[@Mutch820]

How do you keep weeds from coming up through the mulch in your gardens and under your trees?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

You can sprinkle Preen around those areas and it keeps the weeds away. I don’t use it because we don’t get many weeds, but I’ve heard it works well.

[@austinitel.2972]

hi do you recommend using weed fabric?

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

I do not. A product like Preen can be used to prevent weeds in your mulch.

[@austinitel.2972]

@@lakehouselawncare1755 Wanted to check do i apply preen before I lay the Mulch or after I lay the mulch?

[@tarunsinghkushwah2318]

oh I do have a string trimmer and something to edge with 🤣 5:55

[@lakehouselawncare1755]

😂 thanks for watching, Tarun!