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Tree Care

When you walk through a mature wooded forest, it appears that trees can grow almost anywhere. That may be somewhat true in a completely natural environment. However, when we take trees out of this "natural environment," and try to grow them in our urban, "unnatural environment," our yards, they typically need a little help. This help can be achieved in several ways.

Successfully planting trees in our urban landscape requires us to consider many of the topics addressed below. Listed with each topic are several links that will provide a pathway to a great deal of related information.

1. Tree Selection
Plan Before You Plant

Tree Selection

Nine Things You Should Know About Trees

2. Planting
General Plant and Garden Information
How To Plant Trees

3. Pruning
Pruning Guidelines For A Healthy Tree

4. After Planting Tree Maintenance
Tree Fertilization

5. Year Round Tree Maintenance

There is much information already available over the internet which discusses tree care essentials. Spend some time browsing through them. Ask questions at your local tree nursery.

 


Tree Planting Reminders!

Don't forget to call Gopher State One Call for a utility location before you dig! There number is (651) 454-0002.

Don't forget project out how tall and wide your tree will be at full-size.

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