Planting trees is definitely something that a counscious human would do; or should do for that matter. Why? Well, adding shade, colour and most importantly oxygen to this world is derfinitely not a small thing to do. If prestige is what you wish for your backyard, you may enjoy having distinct types of vegetation such as colourful trees and flowers. Garden trees in particular have the power to bring joy and complete your backyard; moreover, they offer peace and relaxation to the mind and soul. Planting a tree doesn’t simply mean digging a hole and putting its roots inside the soil. There are numerous factors that you need to consider before painting your backyard even greener.
Prepare the soil
The first thing you should do is drill a hole which will be twice as wide as the plant’s roots. Dig deep into the soil so that the roots do not get clustered after you bury them. It is recommended that you puncture the base of the root bag so that the roots can easier develop in the ground.
Check the Needed Depth
Here’s what you can do; put the tree in the hole where you plan on planting it, place a shovel handle inside it to check whether it has the required depth; put the tree inside and simply add the soil.
Arrange the Roots
Gently lift the tree from the hole and use your fingers to carefully arrange the outer roots so they do not touch the root ball. This will help the roots to properly develop while helping the tree to establish itself. This practice is particularly important if the tree is root-bound.
Plant the Tree
Hold the tree in the hole, identify its best face for your yard and turn it into the direction you want it to grow in. This way you can easily enjoy the look of the tree for many years to come. After that, fill around the root ball with the excavated soil.
Attach it Strongly
Make sure the main root is just above the soil surface. As a guiding point, look for the part where the trunk is the darkest; this will show you where the tree started growing in the nursery. Beware, this part must not be buried.
Attach the Tree to a Wooden Stick
Choose a big wooden stick that will be about one third of width of the trunk. By using a mallet, hammer it down into the ground with an angle of forty-five degrees with the top facing the wind. Attach the stick to the point where the tree is safely secured and can gain stability as it matures.
Conclusion
After all this is being done, remember to water the tree regularly and apply a thick mulch so it can keep it moisturized and protect it from the harmful effects of weeds. Furthermore, make sure that you regularly water the tree in the first 2-3 years. The ties can be removed after two or three years depending whether the tree grows faster than planned.
