Tree Planting Tips , for Arbor Day.
This year, Arbor Day
in the United States
falls on April 26. .
An estimated one million trees are
planted on Arbor Day, a day dedicated
to celebrating and conserving trees. .
House Digest reports that approximately
42 million trees are cut down every day,
equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .
House Digest reports that approximately
42 million trees are cut down every day,
equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .
The rate of global deforestation makes it
critically important to offset this incredible
loss by planting more trees.
House Digest recently offered readers
some tips for successful tree planting.
Find the right spot for the right tree, taking into
account soil quality, available space, possible
obstructions and access to rainfall.
Think about what purpose you want your tree
to serve. Will it beautify a park, provide shade
for people or a home for squirrels and birds?.
Planting a bare-root tree requires soaking the roots
for three to six hours before planting your tree at
its required depth, which varies from tree to tree.
House Digest recommends avoiding
fertilizers and soil additives.
Planting a containerized tree follows a similar process,
but it does not require you to soak the roots and needs
a slightly more shallow hole than a bare-root tree