![]() Stop by the Paulding County Extension Office on Georgia Arbor Day, Friday, February 18 between noon and 5 pm and pick up your seedling at 530 West Memorial Drive, Dallas, GA 30132. Master Gardeners and Keep Paulding Beautiful want to help you celebrate by giving you a free tree seedling. While planting a tree can take a bit of time and effort, the long-term beauty and benefits make it a worthy way to celebrate Arbor Day. Follow this with a 3-inch layer of mulch to maintain moisture levels and discourage weeds, staying away from the trunk of the tree to avoid disease. No fertilization is recommended in the first year after planting.įinally, shape a 2-3-inch ring of soil around the planting hole to direct water to the roots. Afterwards, trees will need one inch of water per week. Water both when planting and a few hours later. Do not add soil conditioner or other amendments. Current research suggests using existing soil only is the best practice. Once the tree is placed, backfill with existing soil, tamping down the soil to avoid air pockets. If planting a bare root seedling, plant the tree at the same depth it stood in the nursery, with plenty of room for the roots. ![]() If roots are growing in a circular manner, tease the roots apart to prevent girdling. ![]() Place the tree in the hole with the top of the root ball level with surrounding soil. This allows plant establishment as roots can rapidly grow. If planting container grown trees, dig a hole three times as wide and only as deep as the root ball. If planting several trees in an area, rototill to a depth of 12-15 inches. Bare root seedlings must be planted in fall, winter, or early spring in Georgia, to help their root systems get established before water demand grows in the hot summer.įor either, dig or till the planting space. They are easy to obtain at local nurseries with a variety of trees to choose from.Īn inexpensive alternative to container grown trees are bare root seedlings, like the ones that the National Arbor Day Society offers. Container grown plants can be transplanted with minimal shock and can be planted year-round, though fall and winter months provide best success. It is important to purchase good quality plants. Is the area conducive for good growth? Does water drain well? Is it free of debris, chemical spills, or anything that might inhibit good plant growth? What is the best way to celebrate Arbor Day and the contributions trees provide? By planting a tree, of course! By following a few simple steps, planting a tree should be a successful endeavor for now and the future.īefore planting, collect a soil sample and to determine the PH and fertilizer needs. Georgia Arbor Day celebrates trees and falls on the third Friday of February, February 18, 2022. ![]() Trees impact us on personal levels adding financial value to home landscapes and providing a therapeutic boost to our mental wellbeing, as well as visual interest and privacy. Trees provide beauty, assist with flood prevention from storm water runoff, control erosion, give off oxygen, save energy, reduce our carbon footprint, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. ![]()
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