Trees - Planting

Dig a hole 5 times the size of the dirt ball of the tree, and fill the hole in with a good soil. Do not go deeper than the dirt ball. Put the tree in a little above grade because it will settle , and you do not want water to sit around the tree.
Cut the roots (do not separate them or you will break the roots) if the roots are root bound.
Mulch the tree, but do not let the mulch touch the tree.

Only stake a tree if you have to. They must establish themselves or when you take off the stake, they can break. Stake at the lowest part that you can.

IDEAL SOIL FOR A TREE

25% water, 50% clay, sand, etc. and 25% air

MOVING A TREE

If you want to move a tree, wait until two weeks after the first frost. Late December, January or February.

STEPS TO INSURE SURVIVAL OF TRANSPLANTS AND CONTINUAL PLANT GROWTH

Select a healthy tree that is adapted to the area.
Dig a hole to the same depth as the tree was originally planted. The hole can be larger in diameter but never deeper.
When filling the hole, place the soil that was taken from the hole back around the roots.