Horticultural tap or canvas webbing at least 1.5 inches wide makes good staking material. There you will find a brief history of Arbor Day, ideas on how to celebrate, a sample Arbor Day Proclamation and press release, information on the Kansas State Tree, and the history of the holiday in Kansas. The proposed move will improve the chances that school tree plantings and other events will have warmer spring weather. The new date will also coincide with National Arbor Day, and be close to Earth Day. I have always advised people that the best spring tree planting season in Kansas was bracketed by the state and national Arbor day, from late March to late April.
Early plantings have an extra month or two to get established before the heat of summer hits.
There were lots of windy days with temperatures above 85 degrees, which is very stressful for late planted trees and shrubs. When Fruit Plants Arrive Fruit trees are usually sold bare root, and it is vital that roots never dry out before planting. When fruit trees arrive from the nursery, open the bundles immediately and check for moisture. If the roots are not moist, they should be soaked in water for 6 to 12 hours before planting. Packages with moist roots can be repacked and placed in a cool, sheltered area if the trees will be planted in a day or two.