The BEST Way to Plant a Tree

Whether you’re wanting a peach tree or any other tree, this is how I plant a tree. Planting isn't complicated, but a few crucial steps ensure your tree will have a long, healthy life. If planted incorrectly the signs of a suffering tree sometimes don’t show up for 5-10 years. That's why planting the tree correctly today makes all the difference. ⁠

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Here's the process:⁠
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Dig a hole two times the size of the tree container. This ensures the ground around the root ball is broken up and makes it easier for the roots to grow and accept water.⁠
Remove the tree from the container. ⁠
Expose the root flare. This ias at the base of the tree trunk where the trunk begins to “flare” or spread out and form roots. When the root flare is covered up with dirt, moisture and rot can begin to slowly suffocate the tree. ⁠
Break up any circling roots. Trees grown in containers tend to have roots that circle the container as they grow. To encourage them to grow laterally out into the ground, break them up. ⁠
Water the hole before adding dirt. This helps ensure the ground is well moistened, helping it accept future waterings easier. ⁠
Set the tree in the prepared hole. Keep the root flare above the ground.⁠
Add the removed ground back around the tree and tamp it down slightly. If you're wanting to amend with compost manure, use up to 50% of the amendment mixed with the native soil. If there's too much amendment mixed in, the roots will not want to leave the area! ⁠
Water deeply, using about 5-10 gallons of water. This also removes any pockets of air in the soil. Continue to water throughout the growing season until the tree is dormant. Just FYI: you need at least 1 inch of rain to count as a watering. ⁠
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