How do I Plant a Nursery Bought Tree with the Burlap still Attached?
Trees are very easy to plant when you use the proper tools and products. First and most important is the plant location. You must pick an area that will be the permanent home for your new tree. Look to see how tall your tree will grow to be sure that nothing will interfere with the growth several years down the road. The last thing a person wants is to have a tree growing into power lines or over taking a sidewalk. Also be sure that the tree will not block a view. Whether it is from a patio, or a window in a house, the tree wants to grow not only upward but also outward as much as possible, and will block your view very quickly. Next comes digging the hole. This is one of the most important parts of planting a tree that cannot be deviated from. You must dig the hole at minimum two times the size of the root ball or pot in which the plant is planted or being stored. The reason for having such a large hole is as follows. In the Idaho Treasure Valley, most of our soil is very hard or comp