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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” -Nelson Henderson

Tree Planting. “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” -Nelson Henderson . For a tree to thrive, it must match the site. Tree selection considerations. Planting site considerations. Tree characteristics. Nursery stock types.

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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” -Nelson Henderson

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  1. Tree Planting “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”-Nelson Henderson

  2. For a tree to thrive, it must match the site

  3. Tree selection considerations

  4. Planting site considerations

  5. Tree characteristics

  6. Nursery stock types

  7. Container-grown and containerized nursery stock

  8. Pot-bound roots

  9. Balled and burlapped nursery stock

  10. Burlap and tying material

  11. Wire baskets

  12. Bare root stock

  13. Bare root stock preparation

  14. Call before you dig!

  15. Wider, not deeper

  16. Locate the trunk flare

  17. Measure twice, dig once

  18. Always lift trees by the root ball

  19. Deep Planting

  20. Make sure the tree is straight

  21. Backfill soil

  22. Remove remaining burlap and twine

  23. Carefully backfill soil

  24. Tree stabilization

  25. Methods of stabilization

  26. Staking

  27. Improper stabilization

  28. Mulching

  29. Keep mulch away from trunk

  30. Volcano Mulching

  31. Watering is key to transplanting success

  32. Pruning newly planted trees

  33. Tree establishment

  34. To learn more aboutthe benefits of trees To learn more aboutthe benefits of trees • Visit us at • www.treesaregood.org • International Society of Arboriculture

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