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How to plant a tree

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How to plant a tree:

1. Choose at least a 5-to-6-foot tree grown to nursery standards.
2. Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full size. Avoid overhead and underground utilities.
3. Dig a planting area as deep as the root ball and 3 to 5 times its diameter. Add fertilizer or other soil amendments.
4. Set the root ball in the middle, even with ground level, but do not pack down the soil.
5. Water generously.
6. Stake the tree to flex with the wind. Mulch to within 6 inches of the tree trunk.
7. Water regularly to keep the soil from drying out.

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