v1. Planting Your First Tree with Neighborhood Forest v1.1ha
Helen Arceneaux
Created on February 17, 2022
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Planting your tree
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Planting Your Tree
Planting Your Tree
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Welcome to Neighborhood Forest!
STEP ONEGetting your tree home safely
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to keep your tree safe in ITS SOIL PLUG, 1. cover its roots, 2. Keep the soil moist, and 3. store in the SHADE until you plant (IDEALLY within 2 days).
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Tree seedlings from Neighborhood Forest are delivered in a "soil plug." To learn about caring for bare root seedlings, visit The Arbor Day Foundation.
STEP ONEGetting your tree home safely
Drag the icons below to show what your tree does or does not need to make it home safely.
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Does not need
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STEP ONEGetting your tree home safely
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That's right! Keep the roots covered with moist soil.
That's right! Use water to keep the soil moist (but not soaking wet). Ask an adult if you need help.
No plant food (fertilizer) yet. You need to plant your tree first.
No sunlight yet. You need to plant your tree first.
That's right! Keep your seedling in the shade until you're ready to plant (ideally within 2 days).
STEP ONEGetting your tree home safely
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Step OneCOMPLETE
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STEP TWOThe best home for your tree
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Evergreen Trees planted on the north and northwest side OF YOUR HOME WILL CREATE A WINDBREAK TO HELP INSULATE from COLD winter winds.deciduous trees planted on the south, EAST, OR WEST SIDE OF YOUR HOME WILL help PROVIDE SHADE TO KEEP YOUR HOME COOLER DURING THE HOTTER SUMMER MONTHS
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Deciduous
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Evergreen trees stay green because they shed their needles throughout the year (instead of at one time).
Deciduous trees lose all their leaves for part of the year (usually in autumn).
STEP TWOThe best home for your tree
drag the trees to help Mr. narula find the best home for his trees
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Deciduous
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STEP TWOThe best home for your tree
Evergreen trees can INSULATE your home from the cold northern winD.deciduous trees can SHADE your home from the hot summer sun.
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Deciduous
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STEP TWOThe best home for your tree
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Step twoCOMPLETE
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot
A Tree Poem
Today my tree is so little, I wonder, "Will it always be small?" But soon its roots will grow deeper, and like me, my tree will be tall. Outstretched branches; beautiful; enchanted.One day it will behard to believe it's the same little tree that I planted. -J. Arthur Vawter
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot
Plant your tree at least 15 feet away from other trees, objects, and structures.
Call 811 to know what is buried below before you dig. Tree roots don't like underground pipes or electrical wires.
Plant your tree at least 20 feet away from any overhead power lines.
DRAG THE LINES FROM THE POEM TO MATCH THE PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
"it's roots will grow deeper"
"my tree will be tall"
"with outstretched branches"
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot
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Plant your tree at least 15 feet away from other trees, objects, and structures.
Call 811 to know what is buried below before you dig. Tree roots don't like underground pipes or electrical wires.
Plant your tree at least 20 feet away from any overhead power lines.
"it's roots will grow deeper"
"my tree will be tall"
"with outstretched branches"
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot!
DRAG and drop THE SHOVEL TO help MR. VIKAS find the best spot TO PLANT HIS TREE.
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This spot is too close to a powerline. Be sure your tree is 20 feet away.
This spot has a water pipe below! Tree roots do not like buried pipes or electrical wires. Call 811 before you dig.
This spot is too close to Mr. Vikas's house. Plant your tree 15 feet away from other trees, structures, and objects.
This spot is too close to another tree. Plant your tree 15 feet away from other trees, structures, and objects.
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot!
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STEP THREEChoosing the best spot!
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Step threeCOMPLETE
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
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Wow! YouR Tree is safe,you found the best homeand the best spot...
Now it's time to plant!
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
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help your tree get from THE SHADE safely inTO the ground
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There are five challenges. If you get one wrong, you start again. Good Luck!
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
WHEN IS IT SAFE TO PLANT?
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Warmer weather and no risk of frost
The roots are covered, the soil is moist, and the tree is safe in the shade
Still cold with frosty nights.
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
What iS THE BEST NEXT STEP?
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The weather is warm and there is no risk of frost
Turn the soil 2-3 feet across
Add mulch
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
what is the next best step?
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The soil is turned 2-3 feet across
Wait for cold weather
Dig a hole and plant your tree
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
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Pack the soil & water the tree
You've dug a hole and planted your tree
Go get a snack
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what is the next best step?
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Not yet! Once you've planted your tree it's time to pack the soil and water it. Then you can go get a snack
STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
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The soil is packed & you've watered the tree
Add mulch
Dig a hole and plant your tree
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what is the FINAL step?
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STEP FOURPlanting Your Tree!
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Step fourCOMPLETE
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STEP FIVEProtect and Serve
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Your tree is NOW safely planted! before you go, explore the ways you can protect your tree from common threats.
Wild animals love to eat young trees
Without water, a young tree cannot survive.
Lawn mowers and weed eaters can damage young trees.
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STEP FIVEProtect and Serve
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Help your young tree grow big and strong!Drag the items to show how to protect YOUR TREE.
Watering
Fencing
Netting
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STEP FIVEProtect and Serve
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Watering
Fencing
Netting
NICE WORK! CLICK EACH ITEM TO LEARN MORE
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Young trees need water at least every other week (even more if it's hot and dry outside).
A fence (such as a "tomato cage") helps keep lawnmowers and weedwhackers away from your young tree.
Wire mesh (sometimes called "chicken wire") can protect from wild animals.
STEP FIVEProtect and Serve!
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Step fiveCOMPLETE
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Getting your tree home safely
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Choosingthe best spot
The best home for your tree
Planting your tree
Protect & Serve
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THANK YOU!
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On behalf of the team at Neighborhood Forest, thank you for taking the time to learn about how to plant and care for your tree. You can begin again or visit our education website to see more ways to learn about trees!
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