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Hoover · 11-03-2013, 08:36 AM

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.

Mr. Laz · 11-03-2013, 11:08 AM

digging and planting stuff is a major pain in the butt

bigger stuff is multiple person job

hire a company that has all the equipment and people ... save yourself a huge headache

jmo

**Rain Man** · 11-03-2013, 11:11 AM

Fifteen trees could cause climate change. Watch for the arrival of non-native species.

HoneyBadger · 11-03-2013, 11:16 AM

What color are the trees?

Hoover · 11-03-2013, 11:16 AM

That toro dingo is perfect

Hoover · 11-03-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

What color are the trees?

In the summer they are all green...

I got a verity of maples, some turn red, others yellow, one orange.

A couple blue spruce

a couple columnar english oaks.

It should be a nice mix.

Brock · 11-03-2013, 11:21 AM

Hope you like picking up branches and leaves.

**bogey** · 11-03-2013, 11:22 AM

Hire a pro, this will give the trees a better chance to live . It goes way beyond digging a hole. Those big ones especially. However, if your a handy guy and strong in the back, it's a great project to tackle. 15 trees is a bunch.

HoneyBadger · 11-03-2013, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

In the summer they are all green...

I got a verity of maples, some turn red, others yellow, one orange.

A couple blue spruce

a couple columnar english oaks.

It should be a nice mix.

Sounds like you'll have a nice yard come next fall.

Hoover · 11-03-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

Hope you like picking up branches and leaves.

Maples and Oaks shouldn't be that bad.

Its not like I bought a bunch of birch trees.

Hoover · 11-03-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HoneyBadger

Sounds like you'll have a nice yard come next fall.

Yeah I'm pretty stoked.

We have a big odd-shapped trapezoid back yard. So I have plenty of space to play with, probably close to 3/4 of a acre. My dogs are going to love it.

Brock · 11-03-2013, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Maples and Oaks shouldn't be that bad.

Its not like I bought a bunch of birch trees.

15 maples and oaks are going to drop a ton of vegetation every fall and spring too. I like trees, but I wish I had considered this 15 years ago. At least 3 or 4 weekends a year are spent dealing with the maintenance.

teedubya · 11-03-2013, 11:49 AM

Better get some Tree T Pees, also. Http://treetpee.com

**Rain Man** · 11-03-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

That toro dingo is perfect

Once those get established, you'll be losing sheep all the time. That's why you don't change the ecosystem.

scho63 · 11-03-2013, 04:31 PM

You got no BUSH? Just trees...

Bad move-you always need some bush.....

**Iowanian** · 11-03-2013, 08:38 PM

How big are they?

I plant quite a few trees...and will be planting a lot more next year.

I over-dig the hole and mix in some extra soil that is turned with some seasoned cattle lot manure. If your fertilizer is "too hot"....it will burn the trees and kill them. The other method I've used...and it works great on gardens....is to mix up some turd pudding....and pour some in the hole before planting the tree or a little around the top after completion of the planting.

if animals are a concern, get some wrap to put on the base about 2-3' up.

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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1638179	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.
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11-03-2013, 11:08 AM	#16
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Hoover Rufus Dawes Jr. Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $1638179	That toro dingo is perfect
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bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	Hire a pro, this will give the trees a better chance to live . It goes way beyond digging a hole. Those big ones especially. However, if your a handy guy and strong in the back, it's a great project to tackle. 15 trees is a bunch.
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11-03-2013, 11:49 AM	#27
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11-03-2013, 08:38 PM	#30
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4758454	How big are they? I plant quite a few trees...and will be planting a lot more next year. I over-dig the hole and mix in some extra soil that is turned with some seasoned cattle lot manure. If your fertilizer is "too hot"....it will burn the trees and kill them. The other method I've used...and it works great on gardens....is to mix up some turd pudding....and pour some in the hole before planting the tree or a little around the top after completion of the planting. if animals are a concern, get some wrap to put on the base about 2-3' up.
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