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How to plant a tree v1
- 1. Planting Trees WithYouth Tom Henderson “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not plan to sit.” -Tom Henderson Go to next
- 2. Science Notebook How ToPlant A Tree TreesLocationDiggingPlantingCare
- 3. Location location location So many trees, so little time How to choose atree Dig- gety- doo- dah How to dig the hole Long live the tree! How to take care of a tree Grow for it! How to plant the tree Where to plant your tree Location, location, location Trees Location Digging Planting Care
- 4. Science Notebook -Trees needthe right climate. • temperature and rainfall make a difference in how a tree grows. sunligh t mois t soil To main menu
- 5. Two links appear.You can select either to determine which trees grow well in your area. It is recommended that you plant trees that are native to your state. If you do not know which trees are native to your state, your state DNR (Department of Natural Resources) should have a link on their website if you do an internet search. Click on this informatin icon to go to the Arbor Day Tree Wizard To main menu next
- 6. You may decideto plant seedlings instead of a more mature tree. Many states have programs in which they give away free tree seedlings, especially to children. Check if your state does this by doing an internet search. OR Get 10 free trees from the Arbor Day Foundation. Click on the icon below to link to the 10 free trees program. HINT: Be sure to check the shipping schedule for free trees. To main menu Figure out where to plant the tree
- 7. Science Notebook Great! Younow have some ideas about what type of tree you can plant. Let’s just check one more thing before you make a final decision. Soil type can make all the difference. Field Notes on Soil Types Click a soil to see an easy way to tell if this is the type of soil you have. This is sandy soil. It drains well, but loses nutrients and water quickly. This is loam soil. It is ideal for planting. It drains well, yet still holds moisture and nutrients. This is clay soil. It is full of nutrients, but it does not drain well. To main menu To squeeze test
- 8. Sandy Soil SqueezeTest Moisten a handful of soil. It should be damp but not drippy. Squeeze the soil firmly. Open your hand. If it falls apart when you open it, you have sandy soil. Check for trees in your area that grow well in sandy soil. To main menu Continue squeeze test
- 9. Clay Soil SqueezeTest Moisten a handful of soil. It should be damp but not drippy. Squeeze the soil firmly. Open your hand. If it holds it shape and you can clearly see finger dents in it, then it is clay soil. Check to see which type of trees in your area like to grow in clay soil before you settle on a choice. To main menu Continue squeeze test
- 10. Moisten a handfulof soil. It should be damp but not drippy. Squeeze the soil firmly. Open your hand. If it holds it shape, but falls apart when poked, you have loam soil. Lucky YOU! Many types of trees like to grow in this type of soil. Selecting a tree will be easier. Loam Soil Squeeze Test Move on to figuring out where to plant To main menu
- 11. Click here for message Go backto main menu Figure out where to plant the tree
- 12. Field Notes onTree Planting Location Things to consider: Click on a sticky note to find out more To main menu
- 13. Spacing plant massings Min. spacing from wall of 1-story building Min. spacing from cornerof 1-story building Small trees (30' or less) 6-15' 8-10' 6-8' Medium trees (30- 70') 30-40' 15' 12' Large trees (70' or more) 40-50' 20' 15' Data chart from Arborday.org The science notebook has a great chart on tree size taped into it. The tree height chart above will give you more ideas on where to plant your tree. Both charts are from arborday.org To main menu To location post-it note page
- 14. 5 Shapes ofTrees Choose a shape that will work with your space. column To main menu To location post-it note page
- 15. Some trees aremessier than others. To main menu To location post-it note page
- 16. Trees Grow atDifferent Rates These trees grow fast, but may not live as long as a slow grower. River birch cottonwo od Sweet gum willow Bald cypres s Tulip tree These trees grow slowly, but may live longer than those that grow fast. hornbe am dogwo od South ern hawth orn Magnol ia Oa k serviceberry http://www.sensible-gardener-and- landscaper.com/landscaping_trees.html To find out more about placing a tree on your property, check out this website: To main menu To location post-it note page
- 17. Can’t say enoughgood things about the great information at arborday.org. This diagram and other helpful charts can be found at the Arbor Day Foundation website. Shade and Sun make a difference to the survival of your newly planted tree • consider the sun/shade patterns throughout the day •consider where water runs off and gathers. Choose your tree and planting site accordingly. shade To main menu Moving on to how to plant a tree To location post-it note page
- 18. I have aseedling to plant I have a balled and burlapped or containerized tree to plant Click above burlap
- 19. ALWAYS call 811before you dig a hole. Digging without calling can disrupt service to an entire neighborhood, harm you and those around you and potentially result in fines and repair costs. Call EVERY time you dig a hole. http://www.call811.com/ Move on to how to dig a hole
- 20. Dig the hole asdeep as the burlap ball or container and 2 to 3 times wider.
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- 22. Go back tomain menu Learn how to care for the newly planted tree. care
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- 24. - On well-drained,loamy soils, apply 1 inch of water per week in summer and fall. Notes on Tree Care and watering - On sandy soils, give plants at least 2 inches of water per week, preferably in two 1-inch applications. - Plants in poorly drained, clay soils need less frequent watering. loam clay sand To main menu