The BEST Way to Plant a Tree

Whether you’re wanting a peach tree or any other tree, this is how I plant a tree. Planting isn't complicated, but a few crucial steps ensure your tree will have a long, healthy life. If planted incorrectly the signs of a suffering tree sometimes don’t show up for 5-10 years. That's why planting the tree correctly today makes all the difference. ⁠
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Here's the process:⁠
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- Dig a hole two times the size of the tree container. This ensures the ground around the root ball is broken up and makes it easier for the roots to grow and accept water.⁠
- Remove the tree from the container. ⁠
- Expose the root flare. This ias at the base of the tree trunk where the trunk begins to “flare” or spread out and form roots. When the root flare is covered up with dirt, moisture and rot can begin to slowly suffocate the tree. ⁠
- Break up any circling roots. Trees grown in containers tend to have roots that circle the container as they grow. To encourage them to grow laterally out into the ground, break them up. ⁠
- Water the hole before adding dirt. This helps ensure the ground is well moistened, helping it accept future waterings easier. ⁠
- Set the tree in the prepared hole. Keep the root flare above the ground.⁠
- Add the removed ground back around the tree and tamp it down slightly. If you're wanting to amend with compost manure, use up to 50% of the amendment mixed with the native soil. If there's too much amendment mixed in, the roots will not want to leave the area! ⁠
- Water deeply, using about 5-10 gallons of water. This also removes any pockets of air in the soil. Continue to water throughout the growing season until the tree is dormant. Just FYI: you need at least 1 inch of rain to count as a watering. ⁠
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[@georgemcdowell7153]

THANK YOU! for showing the correct way to plant a tree. People all over the world -- including landscapers -- don't first identify the root flare and plant it a grade level, and then they volcano mulch it. It takes a landscaper less time to not identify the root flare, and then he sells you more mulch than necessary and piles it up around the trunk. Because the tree will wither, the landscaper can charge for telling you it was that freeze last year, or a bug from Madagascar, or the drought two years ago, or some other claptrap, when in fact the tree withers because of improper planting. Finally, the landscaper will sell you another tree when yours finally dies. .

[@sherrymccall6331]

I am doing a thing with Roots Nashville getting free trees into neighborhoods I have shared this video with the folks receiving the trees because I appreciate how you not only show the steps but explain the whys. Thank you for educating us on proper gardening techniques.

[@WyseGuide]

That makes me so happy!!! These little things make such a difference in the longevity of a tree, so glad I can be a part of your plantings!

[@sherrymccall6331]

@@WyseGuide I had a couple neighborhoods stop by today and mentioned how they had never heard of you but now are absolutely in love with you love the video and subscribed. If you aren't doing anything November 29th come to Nashville and join us for the distribution and planting. I can probably find an air b b in the neighborhood for free.

[@nspector]

Wow. I didn't know there could be inches of soil above the root flare of a tree in a container. Thank you!

[@Cowplunk]

Good video. I would add that it is wise to look for trees with root flares that are not buried deep in the pot before you make a purchase. Trees with buried trunks are prone to rot. Unburying the trunk may prevent this but too often the damage is done. The newly exposed trunk will crack and rot in winter. I prefer to tease out the roots with a hook and try to avoid cutting them.

[@jessicaeaton3183]

I dont know if ill ever plant a tree but now i know i could do it 😁 I LOVE your channel

[@StevoSwiss]

Remember that if you have 10mph wind or more, a tree with leaves of this size will flop over if planted in this way. You would want 3 posts, about 5ft tall and sturdy, with a couple thick rope loops going around the trunk from each post. Doesn't need to be super tight or anything, just enough to make sure it doesn't tip over.

[@nico358]

Thank you for such a straight forward and informative video! I recently bought two trees for my backyard and was lookin' for good info on how to plant them :)

[@MetalBum]

This guy is fabulous!! 😊

[@dirtymo72]

Great tree saving info, and funny too! Thanks. I will patrol the malls for volcano mulch!

[@CilVine]

Really like the video. Short, informative, and it aactually pointed out something that i am doing wrong.

[@k10ishere]

I found your recent videos of cooking....now you're helping me plant some fruit trees haha

[@colinrenfrew48]

Excellent video!

[@randoomly39484]

You re amazing love how passionate u are ! Thank u

[@ldvalencia.author]

Thanks for the info!

[@isaaccasaus]

Thanks for your video

[@DepModMuffin]

The gardening vids are as good as the food ones.

[@bobbykhakhi2761]

great guide

[@codyj.collier3908]

Thanks for the info. My son and I watched your video and then headed out to the yard and knocked it out. Hopefully our new maple tree is happy.

[@bricenatorgator5478]

i’m going to like you because you are teaching us how to make the earth good again

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

Ok, now I'm going to watch again. I was watching your dog 😊

[@richardhernandez2709]

Solid information.😎😎😎

[@DiegoLopez-yt1gw]

Cool video Watching from you Tucson

[@doraw7766]

Thank you.

[@rideonkc]

The fertilizer that he used that "will not burn the roots" is: happy frog cavern culture fertilizer

[@davidarmillie4226]

Great video! I mix about a third of the native soil with coconut husk. It holds more water and air than rockwool! I used to add compost too but now I am going to try to rely just on fertilizers. Which one is the best for fruit trees?

[@imapip6313]

You always have such wonderful and helpful videos. I’ve never seen one I didn’t like. 💛

[@collectivesartori]

Brilliant and saving mall trees too 😂

[@wildernesswordsmith]

Dude. You are very entertaining - "Obviously."

[@allisonle8596]

Thank you. You’re awesome. How often does a tree need water after planting?

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

Once a week

[@fariszahir3814]

Is that tree a life or died by now?

[@rudyt1266]

Is the tree straight or did it change

[@Carol-ck2pg]

I trust you but, wow, all the cutting away from the root ball and trunk exposing is shocking! I've never seen that done. In fact, it's been drummed into me that I should never plant above or below the crown. Given that, I'm one who would really benefit from and appreciate more guidance on this, for example, how can I tell if cutting is necessary? When have I cut away enough? Thanks for your great videos. I really, really enjoy them. ♥️🌼🌳

[@guidedbygreen1480]

Look at trees in nature where the roots are at the surface. I cut away until you see where the main roots meet the trunk. That's what sits at the surface.

[@pinkpenny32]

Should I plant apple tree now in October or would it be better to wait till spring

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

September through February

[@sheldon8115]

You don’t have bad weather in that area?

[@janetchen9410]

??? yeah that was what i was gonna say

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

uhm how come i didnt know aobut root flare from anyone until now lol wtf.

[@KrayzieRoach]

3:58

[@erniiie17xZ]

3:59 is it?

[@nspector]

Dude. Not cool.

[@kevin4009]

That's hilarious. 😂😂. I was thinking the same thing as soon as he said it.

[@abtsamroobe9633]

You make a lot of damage to the roots.poor tree

[@alexpousson5237]

uwu