How to Plant Your New Tree
A Good Start
Tree Needs What do trees need? Space Air Sunlight Water Nutrients
The whole tree needs space The leaves or “crown” of a tree collect sunlight The roots of the tree collect water from the soil The roots of the tree collect nutrients from the soil The leaves or “crown” of a tree collect carbon dioxide from the air
Babysit Your Tree The rules for care No sun No wind No freezing No heat Temperature between 33 F and 40 F Plant in 1 to 5 days
Choose Your Tree’s New Home What kind of tree is it?
Choose Your Tree’s New Home What else should you think about?
How tall? How wide? Sun or shade?
Choose Your Tree’s New Home Where should I plant it? Look up! Look down! Look around!
Planting Your Tree Remove the grass Dig a hole
Planting Your Tree Check the depth Check the space for roots
Planting Your Tree Fill the hole Pack the soil
Planting Your Tree Water it Mulch it
Watch it Grow! Water it some more Put up a fence
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