Photo: Ryan Benyi
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Gently roll the tree into the hole and set it upright. Rotate the tree until its best side faces the street (if it's in the front yard) or the house (if it's in the backyard).
Step 3: Position the Tree
Introduction
Step 1
Dig the Hole
Step 2
Amend the Soil
Step 3
Position the Tree
Step 4
Backfill with Soil
Step 5
Water and Mulch
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Tools List
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Shovel
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Tape measure
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Wire cutters, to remove basket on root ball
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Cultivator, to loosen root ball
Shopping List
1. Small tree
2. 3-4-3 Starter fertilizer to amend the soil
3. Bark mulch
4. Treegator water bag, available at treegator.com
2. 3-4-3 Starter fertilizer to amend the soil
3. Bark mulch
4. Treegator water bag, available at treegator.com
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