2021 Fall Home

2021 Fall Home Improvement LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Sept. 23, 2021 Page 9 the desired size, 24 - 36 inches wide around a small tree. Using a serrated knife in a sawing motion works well for rounding shapes. Cut a hole in the center a couple inches wider than the tree trunk for a watering near the trunk. Flip over so the box’s inside is upward with no writing or labels, just plain brown cardboard makes a great camouflage background. Now top with wood chips or mulch. A medium sized natural rock to weight the top is helpful until all is settled in a few weeks. You now have a more finished tidy look that is good for the whole season. It took about 30 minutes to transform this area at no expense. Many cities grind branches at the landfill and offer free woodchips. It will take minutes to maintain this appearance for a year, and it will be quick and easy to refresh. This looks nicer. You could add edging or a couple more medium rocks to keep the coverage in place. CONTINUED u