Tree Planting Best Practices

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to planting a tree in your yard. It covers essential considerations such as choosing the right location, understanding zoning rules, and selecting a tree suitable for your climate. The tutorial offers a detailed, step-by-step planting process, including digging the hole, placing the tree, and ensuring proper watering. It concludes with tips for maintaining the tree's health and resources for further learning.

What should you do before digging to plant a tree?

• Check the weather forecast

• Call 811 to mark underground utilities

• Measure the tree height

• Buy fertilizer

Why is it important to observe the amount of sunlight in the planting area?

• To determine the best time of day to plant

• To select a tree that matches the sunlight conditions

• To ensure the soil is warm enough

• To avoid sunburn while planting

What information can you find on the tags of trees at the garden center?

• Watering schedule

• Sun or shade requirements

• Fertilizer type

• Pruning instructions

When is a good time to plant trees in southern areas?

• Summer

• Winter

• Early fall

• Late spring

How wide should you dig the hole for planting a tree?

• Half the width of the container

• Two times the width of the container

• Three times the width of the container

• Same width as the container

What should you do to the soil at the bottom and sides of the hole before planting?

• Add mulch

• Compact the soil

• Loosen the soil

• Add fertilizer

How should you handle the tree when placing it in the hole?

• Hold it by the trunk

• Hold it by the root ball

• Hold it by the branches

• Hold it by the leaves

What is the purpose of adding mulch around the newly planted tree?

• To prevent weeds

• To keep the soil warm

• To add nutrients

• To hold moisture and protect roots

How often should you water the newly planted tree during the first year?

• Once a month

• Once a week

• 2 to 3 times a week

• Every day

What tool can help make watering easier for the newly planted tree?

• A sprinkler

• A watering can

• A garden fork

• A timer and a soaker hose