Planting

Tree Planting Tips - Shade, Ornamental, & Evergreens

Prepare hole depth so that the top 2”- 4” of the root ball is above ground level. Dig hole width at least 12” wider than width of root ball on all sides. Place tree into hole. With excavated dirt, mix in 2 bags of soil amendment (compost, etc..). Backfill amended soil into hole until half filled. Stake tree to stabilize and straighten. Remove top 1/2 of wire basket and burlap. Place a hose into the hole with a light trickle. Complete backfilling hole with amended soil to ground level. Use excess soil to create a reservoir around base of tree. Water tree deeply to settle soil.

sure to water newly planted trees approx. 2-3 times a week through the first growing season