 Choose
a fresh quality plant
Plant
shade and ornamental plants from spring to early fall
Plant
broadleaf evergreens in the spring
Select
a tree or shrub that is well adapted for the site
 Poorly-sited
trees are doomed no matter how well they are installed
Test
the soil drainage before you start
Dig
a hole and fill it with water
If
the water drains less than one inch an hour it is poorly drained
Consider
a different site
Plant
in a raised bed of 12"
Examine
the soil compaction
Consider
replacing if there is significant compaction
Incorporate
OM 8” deep over entire planting area
Don’t
incorporate sand
Other
DON'TS:
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Plant trees near underground pipelines, septic
tanks, walks or drives or under overhead wires.
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Plant a tree where it will overhang the house,
in front of the front door or where it will obstruct a desirable view from
inside the house.
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Plant a large tree closer than 5 feet from a sidewalk,
it will push it up.
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Plant trees closer together than half their total
spread at maturity.
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Plant trees closer than 25 feet from the corner
of a block so that they will not interfere with motorists' vision at intersections.
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Plant directly on property lines.
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Plant trees that give dense shade where you want
to grow grass.
Characteristics
to consider:
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Don't select trees to be put close to the house
that are rapid-growing, these trees tend to be short-lived and easily broken
during storms
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Don't select trees with insect or disease problems.
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Choose a tree that is hardy for your area.
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Choose trees that don't have messy fruit, seed
pods, or scattered dropped branches
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If you are in an area of heavy vehicle traffic,
choose a tree that is pollution tolerant.
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