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 After planting, the soil around the plant should be watered and packed firmly to remove any air pockets that may be present in the soil.  Container grown or burlap wrapped trees are purchased with the roots surrounded by soil.  The amount of soil surrounding the roots will vary depending upon the size of the tree, but in general, it should have a diameter of 12 inches for each inch of tree diameter.  These types of trees may be planted year-round; however, deciduous trees are most successful in early spring, before leaves begin to emerge, while evergreen trees are most successful in early fall.
 The soil around the roots should be kept cool and damp at all times until planting to promote the health of the species.  The planting hole should have a diameter twice as large as the soil surrounding the roots of the tree and deep enough so that the tree may be planted to the same depth as it was in the container.  Planting the tree too deep may result in an unhealthy tree and should be avoided.  The tree should be removed from the container or burlap carefully to prevent damage to the roots before planting.  When excavating, the subsoil should be separated from the topsoil and the subsoil replaced with additional topsoil or amended with peat moss, compost, or manure before backfilling the hole.
-After planting, the area immediately surrounding the tree should be sloped toward the tree, creating a depression to hold water.  A 2-3 foot area around the tree should be [[mulched]] to prevent weeds and other vegetation from competing with the tree.  However, care should be taken to ensure that a small, mulch-free ring is left around the trunk of the tree, as mulch may cause wood rotting fungi to damage the tree.
+After planting, the area immediately surrounding the tree should be sloped toward the tree, creating a depression to hold water.  A 2-3 foot area around the tree should be [[mulching|mulched]] to prevent weeds and other vegetation from competing with the tree.  However, care should be taken to ensure that a small, mulch-free ring is left around the trunk of the tree, as mulch may cause wood rotting fungi to damage the tree.
 [{{ :wiki:images:tree_planting_container.png?400 |Planting Container Tree}}]
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 Transplanted trees may require support to hold the tree in place until its roots become established.  Small trees should be supported with vertical stakes, while larger trees often require the support of guy wires.  Wires should be attached directly above the first branch of the tree, with a rubber hose in between the wire and the tree.  The hose prevents abrasions, cutting, and other damage that may result from the wire.  Wires and stakes should allow the tree some freedom of movement, as it allows the tree to strengthen its trunk and root system.  All support systems should be removed once the tree has firmly established its roots.
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 ==Method to Determine Practice Efficiency==
 Trees reduce erosion by providing cover and stabilizing the surface.  However, due to the length of time required for establishment, no efficiency is given for this practice.
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