6 Things to Know When Tree Planting

These musts will save you headache and hassle!

1. Call Before You Dig:  Several days before planting, call Miss Dig at 1-800-482-7171 to have underground utilities located.
2. Handle with Care:  Always lift trees by the root ball. Keep roots moist until planting.
3. Digging a Proper Hole:  Dig 2 – 6 inches wider than the diameter of the root ball with sloping sides to allow for proper root growth.
4. Planting Depth:  the trunk flare should sit slightly above ground level and the top-most roots should be buried 2 – 4 inches.
5. Filling the Hole:  Backfill with native soil unless it’s all clay. Tamp in soil gently to fill large air specs.
6. Mulch:  Allow 1 – 2 inches for clearance between the trunk and the mulch.  Mulch should be 3 – 4 inches deep.

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