PLANT A TREE

OBJECTIVE: To identify a good tree planting location and suitable tree for planting.

GRADE: K-12

MATERIALS: Trees: bare root seedlings, containerized seedlings, potted trees and shovel

PROCEDURES:

• Consider temperature, moisture, light, pests, soil and air pollution when selecting your tree.
• Select a suitable tree.
• Obtain permission to plant the tree.

Follow these steps:

1. Uptake tree and soak in water 3 - 6 hours
2. Dig wide hole so roots have room to spread
3. Plant tree the same depth it was when you obtained it
4. Pack some soil around lower roots, then shovel in remaining soil
5. Pack some soil around lower roots, then shovel in remaining soil
6. Soak with water, then place mulch around tree: don't touch trunk; water every 10 days the first year, if the weather is dry

PARENT/CHILD EXPERIENCE: Parents can select trees or other plants with their children and plant in their year or care for the plants in their home.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mulch can help protect the tree and help it grow!

EVALUATION: The tree grows!