Many individuals are familiar with the Arbor Day tradition of planting a tree, but trees can be planted anytime in the spring, summer, and fall season. Planting a tree is a great way of celebrating a special occasion such as a special birthday, anniversary, or creating a living memorial to a loved one.
How to Plant a Tree
The first step to planting a tree can also be the downfall of the process if not done correctly. First, pick the correct tree for the desired location, not the other way around. Things to consider when shopping for trees include hardiness zone, height and spread of tree once the tree matures, sun exposure of the planned area, and soil conditions.
Once a variety of tree has been decide upon, the next choice the gardener will have to make is whether they want to purchase a bare root tree, balled and burlapped tree, or container-grown tree. A bare root tree needs to be planted shortly after purchasing and needs to have moist and fibrous roots. Deciduous seedlings should have roots about the same length as the stem length. Balled and burlapped trees should have a firm root ball especially near the trunk. The root ball should be a good size compared to the size of the tree. Trees sold in containers should have no circling roots and no roots wider than a finger. The soil and roots in the container should be joined tightly together in the container.
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