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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
Tree Care

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