Quite often Im asked a variation on the same question. Sometimes the
question is asked by visitors to my nursery; other times I find the
question in my e-mail from a reader of this column. And sometimes the
question remains unasked by someone who doesnt want to appear dumb.

This is the question:

How easy is it to plant a tree?

That is most certainly not a dumb question. But often its only half a
question. Why? Because when most people ask the question, they really
want to know how easy it is to plant trees successfully so that they
thrive and grow to maturity.

Another point to remember is that some trees are easier to grow than
others, regardless of your level of expertise. Ill have some
suggestions for you in this column. But first, lets think about the
absolute basics of introducing the tree into your landscape.

Different varieties of trees have different needs, but a non-profit
web site operated by American Forests has some excellent general tree-
planting tips, including the following:

Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full
size. Avoid overhead and
underground utilities.

Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and three to five
times its diameter by loosening the soil.

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.

Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand
up to wind.

Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch on entire area, but not
within six inches of tree trunk.
You can find the entire article, along with some helpful diagrams
he http://www.americanforests.org/resou...wtoplanttrees/ and
there is a direct link from this column at my web site. Go to
www.landsteward.org then find this column under The Plant Man heading.

There are ways you can put the odds in your favor when it comes to
planting trees that are more likely to thrive and grow successfully.
Heres a word I want you to remember: Transplants.

Transplants are hardier, huskier, and more allaround balanced plants
than seedlings. When planted in your landscape, the transplant has a
greater chance of survival since it has already survived the shock of
being transplanted once at the nursery.

With spring in the air, lets think about some beautiful flowering
trees that work very well (and are much easier to grow) as
transplants.

White Flowering Cherry (Prunus yedoensis). This is also known as
Yoshino Cherry and is a rapidly growing tree that is
extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white
blossoms that resemble cotton candy. These trees can eventually reach
40 ft. and make excellent street trees.

Kwanzan Cherry. Id say this is the showiest of all Japanese trees. I
love the awesome bundles of large pink blossoms that last longer than
those of other flowering cherries.

Cleveland Select Flowering Pear. If you like to see a lot of blooms,
the Cleveland Select seems to have more than other varieties of
flowering pear. This variety is hardy, deciduous, disease-resistant
and grows more upright than the Bradford to around 30 - 40 ft high.

Forest Pansy Redbud. Something a little out of the ordinary, but well
worth planting if you can find it! It is a beautiful ornamental tree
that perfect for the small garden as well as more ambitious
landscaping projects. Unlike the native Redbud (cercis Canadensis),
the Forest Pansy has blooms of a deep maroon color.

Dogwood Kousa (Cornus kousa). Also known as a Japanese flowering
dogwood, the Kousa is not as susceptible to disease as the white
dogwood, and that’s a major benefit. Great as a specimen, in groupings
or near a patio, it blooms later, around June with a softer petal
flower.

So, if youre looking for an easier and more foolproof way of planting
healthy successful trees without a lot of worry or risk, remember to
look for transplants!

Let me know if I can help you with your specific tree planting
challenges. Note that some of the information here appeared in an
earlier Plant Man column published in April 2003 and included here by
reader request.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, including archived columns, visit www.landsteward.org

Nobody asked, Earl. Shouldn't you be out selling plants? Oh, I see.
No, I don't need any plants right now, Earl, really. No, I don't know
anybody that needs plants, Earl. No, I don't know anybody that might
need plants soon, no. None of your business, Earl, how much money I have
in my wallet. I don't need any plants. Nooooooooo.

In article
,
" wrote:

Quite often Im asked a variation on the same question. Sometimes the
question is asked by visitors to my nursery; other times I find the
question in my e-mail from a reader of this column. And sometimes the
question remains unasked by someone who doesnt want to appear dumb.

This is the question:

How easy is it to plant a tree?
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html

You're a ******. Look it up.

Pity. I wonder if tosser works... probably not.

In article ,
Hrochnick wrote:

'Billy[_7_ Wrote:
;837559']Nobody asked, Earl. Shouldn't you be out selling plants? Oh, I
see.
No, I don't need any plants right now, Earl, really. No, I don't know
anybody that needs plants, Earl. No, I don't know anybody that might
need plants soon, no. None of your business, Earl, how much money I
have
in my wallet. I don't need any plants. Nooooooooo.

You're a ******. Look it up.

Aint't you that blank Czech, lookin' for a potted plant for your patio?
I was thinkin' about suggesting a Physalis alkekengi to you but now
you've gone all ****y on me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_alkekengi
http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants....alis+alkekengi
What's the matter with you? You like door to door salesmen or what?
We are just gardeners. We ain't tryin' to sell shit to no one.
**** you and your corner patio.
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html

Blank Czech, clever, I see what you did there Billy and I like it. However, and you'll like this, I'm actually British - I just happen to live in the Czech Republic.

No, I'm not particularly keen on door to door salesmen but you don't have to open the door to them. In the same way that you didn't have to open or read Earl's post. Besides (and regardless of alteria motives) Earl didn't once mention wanting to sell anything, it was all about advice and don't you think there maybe a newbie or two out there (myself included) who really don't know the best way to plant a tree and might have found it an interesting read?. And don't forget, every know and then gardeners do actually need to buy stuff...

Do you think your sarcastic, agressive, I'm holier than thou response was really needed? I've read a few of your other posts and the same theme runs throughout, you just can't help yourself being rude and sniping all over the place. It's really trying and just makes you look like a bitter and twisted old man.

Anyway, I'll apologise for being rude, I just read your post late at night and it made me angry. But I shouldn't have been insulting so for that I apologise.

Thanks for the links, looks nice but the fact that "All parts of the plant, except the ripe fruit, are poisonous" make it a no no for me. I'll keep searching.

So cheers, and chill out...

g'day earl,

good info' could i add:

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

for trees that need good drainage they may need to be planted in a
raised position created by haveing up to 1/2 the root ball above the
surrounding area, this creates like a mound and improves the drainage
for the tree.

On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:01:13 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:
snipped
With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

In article ,
len gardener wrote:

g'day earl,

good info' could i add:

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

for trees that need good drainage they may need to be planted in a
raised position created by haveing up to 1/2 the root ball above the
surrounding area, this creates like a mound and improves the drainage
for the tree.

On Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:01:13 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:
snipped
With peace and brightest of blessings,

len & bev

--
"Be Content With What You Have And
May You Find Serenity and Tranquillity In
A World That You May Not Understand."

http://www.lensgarden.com.au/

When the tree is a transplant of mine I mark south and try to have it
oriented the same way. No real justification just a hunch.
Got me thinking about the 10 $ tree and the 50$ hole vs the 50 $ tree
and the 10 $ hole. I currently favor the latter.

Bill

--
Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA
Not all who wander are lost.
- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)

Some Hopi gardener said, "This is not about growing vegetables; it
is about growing kids."

" wrote in message
...
Quite often Im asked a variation on the same question. Sometimes the
question is asked by visitors to my nursery; other times I find the
question in my e-mail from a reader of this column. And sometimes the
question remains unasked by someone who doesnt want to appear dumb.

This is the question:

How easy is it to plant a tree?

That is most certainly not a dumb question. But often its only half a
question. Why? Because when most people ask the question, they really
want to know how easy it is to plant trees successfully so that they
thrive and grow to maturity.

Another point to remember is that some trees are easier to grow than
others, regardless of your level of expertise. Ill have some
suggestions for you in this column. But first, lets think about the
absolute basics of introducing the tree into your landscape.

Different varieties of trees have different needs, but a non-profit
web site operated by American Forests has some excellent general tree-
planting tips, including the following:

Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full
size. Avoid overhead and
underground utilities.

Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and three to five
times its diameter by loosening the soil.

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.

Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand
up to wind.

Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch on entire area, but not
within six inches of tree trunk.
You can find the entire article, along with some helpful diagrams
he http://www.americanforests.org/resou...wtoplanttrees/ and
there is a direct link from this column at my web site. Go to
www.landsteward.org then find this column under The Plant Man heading.

There are ways you can put the odds in your favor when it comes to
planting trees that are more likely to thrive and grow successfully.
Heres a word I want you to remember: Transplants.

Transplants are hardier, huskier, and more allaround balanced plants
than seedlings. When planted in your landscape, the transplant has a
greater chance of survival since it has already survived the shock of
being transplanted once at the nursery.

With spring in the air, lets think about some beautiful flowering
trees that work very well (and are much easier to grow) as
transplants.

White Flowering Cherry (Prunus yedoensis). This is also known as
Yoshino Cherry and is a rapidly growing tree that is
extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white
blossoms that resemble cotton candy. These trees can eventually reach
40 ft. and make excellent street trees.

Kwanzan Cherry. Id say this is the showiest of all Japanese trees. I
love the awesome bundles of large pink blossoms that last longer than
those of other flowering cherries.

Cleveland Select Flowering Pear. If you like to see a lot of blooms,
the Cleveland Select seems to have more than other varieties of
flowering pear. This variety is hardy, deciduous, disease-resistant
and grows more upright than the Bradford to around 30 - 40 ft high.

Forest Pansy Redbud. Something a little out of the ordinary, but well
worth planting if you can find it! It is a beautiful ornamental tree
that perfect for the small garden as well as more ambitious
landscaping projects. Unlike the native Redbud (cercis Canadensis),
the Forest Pansy has blooms of a deep maroon color.

Dogwood Kousa (Cornus kousa). Also known as a Japanese flowering
dogwood, the Kousa is not as susceptible to disease as the white
dogwood, and that’s a major benefit. Great as a specimen, in groupings
or near a patio, it blooms later, around June with a softer petal
flower.

So, if youre looking for an easier and more foolproof way of planting
healthy successful trees without a lot of worry or risk, remember to
look for transplants!

Let me know if I can help you with your specific tree planting
challenges. Note that some of the information here appeared in an
earlier Plant Man column published in April 2003 and included here by
reader request.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, including archived columns, visit
www.landsteward.org

--------------
The only thing I wish to add is not to "spoil" the new sapling. Let it
accomodate to the location and temp/weather, soil and competition
environment. In the long run (a tree is a long-term thing), the tree willl
benefit by your non-interference.

Consider using a genuine news server vice an HTTP pseudo-news server to the
poster. Such approaches spam.
--
Dave
If you don't like the weather in Central Texas, just give it a minute...
NWS states that a dry line may exist in a front if the front has much less
moisture and is cooler vs air that the front approaches. This temperature
difference causes the moisture to rise and may cause precipitaion. IE:
rain. A topographical dry line exists in the Rockies in the USA that moves
a bit west and east from time to time. Do not confuse the 2 terms of "dry
line". You are welcome to make your own topographical determination if you
deem appropriate. Though, not official in any manner.

In article ,
"Dioclese" NONE wrote:

" wrote in message
...
Quite often Im asked a variation on the same question. Sometimes the
question is asked by visitors to my nursery; other times I find the
question in my e-mail from a reader of this column. And sometimes the
question remains unasked by someone who doesnt want to appear dumb.

This is the question:

How easy is it to plant a tree?

That is most certainly not a dumb question. But often its only half a
question. Why? Because when most people ask the question, they really
want to know how easy it is to plant trees successfully so that they
thrive and grow to maturity.

Another point to remember is that some trees are easier to grow than
others, regardless of your level of expertise. Ill have some
suggestions for you in this column. But first, lets think about the
absolute basics of introducing the tree into your landscape.

Different varieties of trees have different needs, but a non-profit
web site operated by American Forests has some excellent general tree-
planting tips, including the following:

Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full
size. Avoid overhead and
underground utilities.

Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and three to five
times its diameter by loosening the soil.

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.

Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand
up to wind.

Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch on entire area, but not
within six inches of tree trunk.
You can find the entire article, along with some helpful diagrams
he http://www.americanforests.org/resou...wtoplanttrees/ and
there is a direct link from this column at my web site. Go to
www.landsteward.org then find this column under The Plant Man heading.

There are ways you can put the odds in your favor when it comes to
planting trees that are more likely to thrive and grow successfully.
Heres a word I want you to remember: Transplants.

Transplants are hardier, huskier, and more allaround balanced plants
than seedlings. When planted in your landscape, the transplant has a
greater chance of survival since it has already survived the shock of
being transplanted once at the nursery.

With spring in the air, lets think about some beautiful flowering
trees that work very well (and are much easier to grow) as
transplants.

White Flowering Cherry (Prunus yedoensis). This is also known as
Yoshino Cherry and is a rapidly growing tree that is
extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white
blossoms that resemble cotton candy. These trees can eventually reach
40 ft. and make excellent street trees.

Kwanzan Cherry. Id say this is the showiest of all Japanese trees. I
love the awesome bundles of large pink blossoms that last longer than
those of other flowering cherries.

Cleveland Select Flowering Pear. If you like to see a lot of blooms,
the Cleveland Select seems to have more than other varieties of
flowering pear. This variety is hardy, deciduous, disease-resistant
and grows more upright than the Bradford to around 30 - 40 ft high.

Forest Pansy Redbud. Something a little out of the ordinary, but well
worth planting if you can find it! It is a beautiful ornamental tree
that perfect for the small garden as well as more ambitious
landscaping projects. Unlike the native Redbud (cercis Canadensis),
the Forest Pansy has blooms of a deep maroon color.

Dogwood Kousa (Cornus kousa). Also known as a Japanese flowering
dogwood, the Kousa is not as susceptible to disease as the white
dogwood, and that’s a major benefit. Great as a specimen, in groupings
or near a patio, it blooms later, around June with a softer petal
flower.

So, if youre looking for an easier and more foolproof way of planting
healthy successful trees without a lot of worry or risk, remember to
look for transplants!

Let me know if I can help you with your specific tree planting
challenges. Note that some of the information here appeared in an
earlier Plant Man column published in April 2003 and included here by
reader request.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, including archived columns, visit
www.landsteward.org

--------------
The only thing I wish to add is not to "spoil" the new sapling. Let it
accomodate to the location and temp/weather, soil and competition
environment. In the long run (a tree is a long-term thing), the tree willl
benefit by your non-interference.

Consider using a genuine news server vice an HTTP pseudo-news server to the
poster. Such approaches spam.

The preceding spam was presented to you by Dave.

Tune in next time for answers to more questions that you haven't ask.
Maybe it will be, Q: "How do I prune a kudzu?" A: "To the ground".

If you care to have a response from a live human being, rather than
answers posed by a commercial monthly news letter, just post your
question here. As to the number of personalities here, your answer may
require more than one respondent.

The alternative would be to Google your question,"How to (fill in the
blank)". The response may require you to look at more than one site.

Shopping for a question? Maybe drop in on
http://www.thegardenhelper.com/index.html
They have a forum with all sorts of questions.

Good gardening ;O)
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html

"Billy" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"Dioclese" NONE wrote:

" wrote in message
...
Quite often Im asked a variation on the same question. Sometimes the
question is asked by visitors to my nursery; other times I find the
question in my e-mail from a reader of this column. And sometimes the
question remains unasked by someone who doesnt want to appear dumb.

This is the question:

How easy is it to plant a tree?

That is most certainly not a dumb question. But often its only half a
question. Why? Because when most people ask the question, they really
want to know how easy it is to plant trees successfully so that they
thrive and grow to maturity.

Another point to remember is that some trees are easier to grow than
others, regardless of your level of expertise. Ill have some
suggestions for you in this column. But first, lets think about the
absolute basics of introducing the tree into your landscape.

Different varieties of trees have different needs, but a non-profit
web site operated by American Forests has some excellent general tree-
planting tips, including the following:

Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full
size. Avoid overhead and
underground utilities.

Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and three to five
times its diameter by loosening the soil.

Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with
the ground level.

Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.

Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand
up to wind.

Spread a two to three inch layer of mulch on entire area, but not
within six inches of tree trunk.
You can find the entire article, along with some helpful diagrams
he http://www.americanforests.org/resou...wtoplanttrees/ and
there is a direct link from this column at my web site. Go to
www.landsteward.org then find this column under The Plant Man heading.

There are ways you can put the odds in your favor when it comes to
planting trees that are more likely to thrive and grow successfully.
Heres a word I want you to remember: Transplants.

Transplants are hardier, huskier, and more allaround balanced plants
than seedlings. When planted in your landscape, the transplant has a
greater chance of survival since it has already survived the shock of
being transplanted once at the nursery.

With spring in the air, lets think about some beautiful flowering
trees that work very well (and are much easier to grow) as
transplants.

White Flowering Cherry (Prunus yedoensis). This is also known as
Yoshino Cherry and is a rapidly growing tree that is
extraordinarily beautiful in Spring when it is covered with white
blossoms that resemble cotton candy. These trees can eventually reach
40 ft. and make excellent street trees.

Kwanzan Cherry. Id say this is the showiest of all Japanese trees. I
love the awesome bundles of large pink blossoms that last longer than
those of other flowering cherries.

Cleveland Select Flowering Pear. If you like to see a lot of blooms,
the Cleveland Select seems to have more than other varieties of
flowering pear. This variety is hardy, deciduous, disease-resistant
and grows more upright than the Bradford to around 30 - 40 ft high.

Forest Pansy Redbud. Something a little out of the ordinary, but well
worth planting if you can find it! It is a beautiful ornamental tree
that perfect for the small garden as well as more ambitious
landscaping projects. Unlike the native Redbud (cercis Canadensis),
the Forest Pansy has blooms of a deep maroon color.

Dogwood Kousa (Cornus kousa). Also known as a Japanese flowering
dogwood, the Kousa is not as susceptible to disease as the white
dogwood, and that's a major benefit. Great as a specimen, in groupings
or near a patio, it blooms later, around June with a softer petal
flower.

So, if youre looking for an easier and more foolproof way of planting
healthy successful trees without a lot of worry or risk, remember to
look for transplants!

Let me know if I can help you with your specific tree planting
challenges. Note that some of the information here appeared in an
earlier Plant Man column published in April 2003 and included here by
reader request.

The Plant Man is here to help. Send your questions about trees, shrubs
and landscaping to and for resources and
additional information, including archived columns, visit
www.landsteward.org

--------------
The only thing I wish to add is not to "spoil" the new sapling. Let it
accomodate to the location and temp/weather, soil and competition
environment. In the long run (a tree is a long-term thing), the tree
willl
benefit by your non-interference.

Consider using a genuine news server vice an HTTP pseudo-news server to
the
poster. Such approaches spam.

The preceding spam was presented to you by Dave.


Getting personal again, eh Billy?
--
Dave

In article ,
"Dioclese" NONE wrote:

Getting personal again, eh Billy?
--
Dave

Sorry Dave. Did you or didn't you repost a commercial solicitation?
Does Earl accept Visa, Master Card, and Verisign? Does Earl respond to
posts in this newsgroup? Is "Land Steward" not sponsored by Earl?

For a comparison, take a look at http://www.lensgarden.com.au .
If you scroll to the bottom, you will find a link to a commercial site
but it is for "sound recording". Len's garden site appears to be a
genuine labor of love, not commercialism.

Personally, I resent solicitations of oil, shoes, hoochi coochi girls,
prostate treatment, or any other solicitations for sales. Anyone
facilitating them, I would consider a shill.

Most posts here have to do with the transfer of information with no
ulterior motive except to inform. Often sites are suggested by
responding posters which address the problem of a poster seeking help.
This isn't the case with Earl, who may have many good qualities (or not),
Earl's posts here are mercenary in that he is seeking customers, and
offers unrequested information as a lure.

If that is getting personal, so be it.
--

- Billy
"For the first time in the history of the world, every human being
is now subjected to contact with dangerous chemicals, from the
moment of conception until death." - Rachel Carson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI29wVQN8Go

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072040.html