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HINTS AND HELPS 



It is placed so the center notch comes to the stake where 

 the tree is to set and one stake is placed in each of the end 

 notches. The center stake is then removed and the hole 

 dug. Always have the hole a little too large for the 

 trees' roots. If the soil is poor dig the hole deep, and 

 spade the top soil or some good garden soil into the bottom 

 of the hole. Spread out the roots in their natural position, 

 and fill in the fine soil about them, pressing it in around 

 the roots with the hands. 



Place the setting board so the stakes come into the 

 end notches, and have the tree come into the center one. 

 Be sure the tree is set straight. If in a very windy section, 

 incline a little towards the direction of the prevailing 

 winds. In larger trees always place the thickest side 

 towards the direction from which the prevailing winds 

 come. 



Trees can be set in the spring, any time after the frost 

 is out of the ground, until the buds start. The ground 

 should be made very firm around the roots and mulch 

 should be kept on top. If late in the season or if the soil 

 is dry the trees should be watered. Watering helps to 

 settle the soil about the roots. Later, mulch the trees 

 with soil or grass. Shrubs are set the same as trees. 



Wrong and right way of digging the holes for trees. 



