A string trimmer can turn a tidy lawn into a masterpiece, but that same spinning line can deliver a surprisingly nasty wallop to a young tree. One careless pass around a thin trunk can strip bark, expose living tissue, and create an injury that may cause problems long after the grass has grown back.
Protecting young trees does not require fancy equipment or a complicated landscaping plan. A few smart habits can keep grass and weeds away from the trunk while giving the tree plenty of room to put on healthy new growth. Here are six practical ways to keep the weed whacker from becoming a tiny tree’s worst enemy.
