Progress of Edging all the trees

 

My plan to edge all the redbud trees and the large ash, as well as some of the new River Birch, is moving along well. So far, four of the redbuds are edged. After that chore is completed, I'll begin laying down pea gravel around the perimeter of the trees. And (crossing fingers and toes), no more weeds next spring.

This task has gone more slowly than I hoped because swinging the heavy pickax, I injured my shoulder and had to nurse tendonitis and bursitis for more than a month.

But now, I'm back in top form, and have acquired a helper who's strong enough to swing the pickax for me.