How to Plant Trees Responsibly This Arbor Day

You're Probably Planting Trees Wrong You're Probably Planting Trees Wrong How to Do it Responsibly This Arbor Day How to Do it Responsibly This Arbor Day

Take your local biome into account. Take your local biome into account. “You need to have the right tree in the right place,” says conservationist Dr. Douglas Tallamy. “That means you have to appreciate what biome you live in.” “You need to have the right tree in the right place,” says conservationist Dr. Douglas Tallamy. “That means you have to appreciate what biome you live in.”

Plant a tree that will contribute to its ecosystem. Plant a tree that will contribute to its ecosystem. Making sure that at least 70 percent of the trees and plants in your yard are contributors—meaning, they provide food for insects and animals—will help keep your local biome in good health. Making sure that at least 70 percent of the trees and plants in your yard are contributors—meaning, they provide food for insects and animals—will help keep your local biome in good health.

Use online resources to find the best trees and plants. Use online resources to find the best trees and plants. If you want to take the guesswork out of plant selection, look at the Garden For Wildlife collection of native plants available in 36 states. If you want to take the guesswork out of plant selection, look at the Garden For Wildlife collection of native plants available in 36 states.

How to Plant a Tree on Arbor Day and Beyond How to Plant a Tree on Arbor Day and Beyond - Choose the right tree - Pick the right spot - Select the best time to plant a tree - Dig the planting hole two to three times wider than the root ball - Water regularly - Add mulch around the base - Choose the right tree - Pick the right spot - Select the best time to plant a tree - Dig the planting hole two to three times wider than the root ball - Water regularly - Add mulch around the base

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