ball. This can be done for 1 or 2 years after planting. The plant should 

 be supplied with enough water to soak the soil around the root system, and 

 should be watered every 10 to 14 days until it is established. A soil dike 

 built around the planting hole will make water distribution more even. A 

 wood-chip mulch 2 to 4 inches deep over the planting hole will improve air 

 and water percolation in the soil and aid in moderating soil temperature. 

 Bracing or guying of small trees is usually not necessary, however, if the 

 newly planted tree tends to lean after settling, it can be straightened by 

 attaching a soft rope, which has been run through a piece of hose, from the 

 tree to one or two stakes in the ground. 



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