Is it a crowded space between buildings? Is it very near a road? Do you want to shade your house or garden/yard? Do you want to bring color or wildlife to your yard? |
WHAT?You will need to plant a tree that will grow in your geographic area as well as with the particular conditions of your chosen spot. Contact a local nursery, state forester or garden club to find out what trees would prosper. |
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HOW?The tree's rootball should be kept moist until ready to plant. Turn up an area 2' larger in diameter than the rootball. If you have a bare root tree, the planting hole should be large enough to accommodate the roots without crowding or bending. If you have a seedling, the hole should be deeper than the root length. |
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If the rootball is covered, remove the covering. Add soil around the tree until you have filled the hole. Settle the soil with the water. Add a layer of mulch 2-3 inches deep and 3 feet in diameter around the tree trunk, if possible. Do not place mulch up against the tree's trunk. Keep the mulch at least 6 inches from the base of the trunk. |
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Keep the area weed and grass free. Prune only dead, broken and crossing or rubbing branches the first two growing seasons. Then prune as needed. Observe your tree. Keep a record of its growth and animal visitors. Replenish mulch often. |
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ENJOY
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