While Cynthia and I were attending the show, we picked up a few fantastic plants, great literature and most importantly some treerific garden ideas about planting trees. W hile fall is an ideal time to plant trees, planting in the late winter or early spring still allows time for trees to get established before the heat of summer arrives. Certain trees, such as Yellow Poplar, prefer to be transplanted in the spring. Dig sloping sides, breaking the soil up as you dig.
Many trees die from being planted too deep.
Remove all string or twine then cut away as much of the burlap or wire basket as possible. If you are planting a container grown tree, cut and remove the container. Also cut or pull loose any roots growing in a circle on the outside of the root ball. Fill the hole with the soil you have removed. It is not necessary to add other amendments such as peat moss or compost.