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Maintain Planted Trees

maintain planted treesEven 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.

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Maintaining Tree Tubes

Tree tubes need regular maintenance to continue protecting tree seedlings. This slideshow walks you through 6 steps to proper tree tube maintenance.


Maintaining Bark Protectors

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.


Tree Watering

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.


Tree Pruning Guide Animation

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.


Annual Tree Pruning Steps from Planting to Maturity

This easy, step-by-step guide explains what you should focus on pruning at each stage of your young tree’s life.

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