How to Install Stone Tree Surround Rings

Place the stone tree surround in place on the grass around the tree trunk. Adjust the surround to your desired location.

Use a hand shovel to cut the grass or sod on the outside of the tree surround. By doing this with your surround in place, you are ensuring that the shape of the cut will match the shape of your surround. If you wish to leave the grass around the tree trunk and simply use the surround as a visual element, cut the grass on the inside of the tree ring to allow only a ring of grass to be removed.

Remove the stone tree surround and begin to dig out the grass. If you have made a second cut, only dig out the grass that was directly under the surround. If you are going to mulch or plant other things inside the surround, remove the grass to the tree trunk.

Smooth and level the soil that was under the grass using the hand hoe.

Pack the soil with your hands. This will help prevent uneven settling once you have installed the tree surround ring.

Set the surround ring in place and press it down securely to further compact the soil.

Place mulch or loose soil for planting on the inside of the surround.