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A young tree newly planted in a lawn with a wide ring of wood chip mulch pulled back from the base of the trunk

How to Plant a Tree (and When)

Plant in fall after leaf drop or in early spring before bud break. Dig a hole 2 to 3 times wider than the root ball but no deeper, set the root flare at or just above grade, backfill with the soil you dug out, water well and mulch 2 to 3 inches deep without touching the trunk.

October 30, 2026

Half-laid concrete paver patio on screeded sand with string lines, a rubber mallet and a stack of pavers

Hardscaping

How to Lay Pavers: Base, Sand and Steps

Lay pavers on at least 4 inches of compacted crushed-stone base (more on clay or in freezing climates), then 1 inch of screeded concrete sand. Set the pavers, add edge restraints, compact and sweep in joint sand, with a slope of 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot.

September 24, 2026