Description should include
- determining the type of tree planting (e.g., ball and burlap, container, bare root)
- calculating the depth and width of the hole
- identifying required soil amendments
- staking the tree or shrub
- mulching the tree or shrub
- watering the tree or shrub.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What determines the planting width and depth of the hole for a tree? Why is this critical?
- What are the differences between ball-and-burlap, container-grown, and bare-root trees? What special considerations are required for each when planting?
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