Tree Planting
 

I went a little crazy yesterday and bought a much of good sized trees for my house. We built it in 2010 but have yet to landscape, so I have a blank canvas.

Anyway, I bought 15 trees or so and need to get them in the ground.

Any advice in how the best way to do this is. I'm not going to use a shovel and do it by hand. What do i need to rent or how expensive is it to have it done?

Thanks.

How big is the root system on the trees.

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Rent that

use an auger to start, then finish by hand to avoid over digging. Call around asking for a toro dingo. home depot here has them.

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Depends if you bought bare root or BB's....

But in general:
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Call in locates 2 full business days before digging. In most states it's the law.

This is not official so I will not comment, except to ask what the hell is a much of good sized trees?

Please post answer in official thread.

It takes about 5 years before you get a good crop of shoes.

LMAO

How big are they?

What kind of soil type?

Did you call before you dig?

1-800-dig-rite. It's the law.

Hire someone

TNT.

I have some trees that are 3 inches in diameter, some 2 inch, and a couple big boys that are 5-6 inch.

All are root balls wrapped in burlap.

Had a nursery auction right by my house yesterday.