Even with protection, newly planted trees need your tender loving care to help them survive. Use the information in this activity to help give your trees the best chance for long-term success.
Tree tubes need regular maintenance to continue protecting tree seedlings. This slideshow walks you through 6 steps to proper tree tube maintenance.
Bark protectors don’t need as much maintenance as tree tubes, but they still need some. This slideshow reviews the basics of bark protector care.
Watering newly planted trees is important, especially if you get a dry spell around planting time. This brief bulleted guide explains when to water and how much to use.
Pruning young trees helps them grow taller, faster, and develop healthier adult shapes. This interactive video from the Arbor Day Foundation and the US Forest Service helps you learn why, when, and how to prune trees.
This easy, step-by-step guide explains what you should focus on pruning at each stage of your young tree’s life.