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Plant a Tree

plant a treePlanting a tree isn’t as simple as digging a hole. Proper planting technique can mean the difference between life and death for a baby tree.

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How to Information

How to Plant a Tree, Step by Step

This 4-minute video from Garden.org walks you through the steps to planting a potted tree.


How to Plant Containerized Trees

This one-page fact sheet from the Arbor Day Foundation provides additional guidance on planting trees that come in plastic pots or other containers.


Planting Bare Root Trees

Many tree seedlings you buy will be “bare root,” meaning their roots are exposed rather than in a container. This video explains how to plant these trees.


How to Plant Bare Root Trees

For more step-by-step advice on planting bare root trees, check out this webpage from the Arbor Day Foundation.

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