Arbor day this year is April 29th. Arbor Day in the U.S. is always the last Friday in April. Americans have celebrated Arbor Day since 1872 when an estimated 1 million trees were planted that year. So if you plan on planting a tree this year -Here's a list for your ten cent crazy book of exactly how.
First- think about the size the tree will grow to be and check the surroundings for power lines, buildings or other trees that could cause a problem.
Next - Dig a hole as deep as the root-ball and two or three times as wide
Now remove the tree from the container you bought it in - take it out of the pot or cut away any burlap, wire or bag - untangle the roots and straighten as many as you can.
Put the tree in the hole and make sure that the root flare - between the root ball and the trunk of the tree - should be two inches above the existing soil
Fill the hole around the tree with the soil you removed to make the hole - pack firmly
Make a moat around the top of the root ball and fill with water twice
Put a two inch layer of mulch around the new tree - do not touch the trunk with the mulch
Make sure your new tree is watered well at least once a week during spring and summer of it's first year
Some great shade trees are:
Elm
Magnolia
Maple
Red Oak
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Keeping your own (carry with you) ten cent crazy book is easy - Read post 1-4 to find out how
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