Ditto

no ring

I vote for with the ring. Somehow it just looks good with it than without it.

Oh yes, that dark ring makes all the difference and enhances your tree beautifully.

Love job so far. :thumbup:

I would do a thinner ring in a lighter colour. The thick, dark ring makes me feel claustrophobic. If a thinner, lighter ring isn't possible, I would go without.

would rather see a nice thin border. so without the ring

I like it without but maybe if the ring was not so thick it would not consume the tree??? :?:

I agree with this answer...yes on a ring, but not so "close in".
Just a bit bigger circumference. pretty! :-D

no ring

I like the ring.