Plants

There are some of us who can’t get enough of nature and love to have it surround us every day. People like this also love to see things grow and to help them grow. That is why they create their own gardens and they grow many different flowers. But how easy would it be if someone wanted to plant a tree?

It really depends on the tree. Some trees are easier to grow than others, regardless of your level of expertise. First you need to think about the absolute basics of introducing the tree into your landscape.

Different varieties of trees have different needs but for now we have some good tips that can be used for any type of tree.

• Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full size.
• Avoid overhead and underground utilities.
• Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and three to five times its diameter by loosening the soil.
• Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with the ground level.
• Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.
• Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand up to wind.
• Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch on entire area, but not within six inches of tree trunk.