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BY: NHGC

The experts at the National Arbor Day Foundation offer the following tips for planting a containerized tree:

Dig a hole 1 foot deep and about five times the diameter of the root ball.
Keep soil around the tree's roots when transplanting.
Always hold your tree by the root ball, not by its trunk or branches.
Plant trees as soon as possible after bringing them home so the root ball doesn't dry out.
Pack soil firmly, but not tightly, around the root ball after you place the tree in the ground.
Water the soil and place a protective 3-foot circle of mulch around the tree, keeping it away from the tree's trunk.

To learn more about the benefits of planting trees, go to

www.arborday.org

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By BRADLEYD Monday, August 01, 2011 5:52 PM

I planted a rose of sharon tree a few months ago, and its growing beautifully. But i`ve run into a problem. I noticed that it bends a little when i water it. Does anyone no of a few inexpensive ways i can support my tree?

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Current Articles \| Archives \| Search How To Plant A Tree BY: NHGC 1 The experts at the National Arbor Day Foundation offer the following tips for planting a containerized tree: Dig a hole 1 foot deep and about five times the diameter of the root ball. Keep soil around the tree's roots when transplanting. Always hold your tree by the root ball, not by its trunk or branches. Plant trees as soon as possible after bringing them home so the root ball doesn't dry out. Pack soil firmly, but not tightly, around the root ball after you place the tree in the ground. Water the soil and place a protective 3-foot circle of mulch around the tree, keeping it away from the tree's trunk. To learn more about the benefits of planting trees, go to www.arborday.org . Comments By BRADLEYD Monday, August 01, 2011 5:52 PM I planted a rose of sharon tree a few months ago, and its growing beautifully. But i`ve run into a problem. I noticed that it bends a little when i water it. Does anyone no of a few inexpensive ways i can support my tree? Post Comment Only registered users may post comments.