Tree Planting and Care

Steps to Planting a Tree

Step 1

Step 1:
Dig the planting hole.

Step 2

Step 2:
Massage/loosen/trim the roots and remove the nursery stake.

Step 3

Step 3:
Place the tree in the center of the hole.

Step 4

Step 4:
Build a soil berm.

Step 5

Step 5:
Stake the tree.

Step 6

Step 6:
Tie the tree.

Step 7

Step 7:
Water the tree thoroughly!

Step 8

Step 8:
Add mulch.

A short demonstration on container tree planting. Tree locations and species can be found here: https://ohioarborist.org/resources