Things You'll Need:
- Shovel
- Mulch
- Large garbage bag
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Step 1
Prepare your planting location. Dig a hole, making it much wider than you would think is necessary. This is so that the roots of your tree can spread as the tree grows without crawling. Remove any grass within a 3 foot circular area of your planting location. Use a shovel or a spade to turn the soil a foot deep in a five foot diameter around where you're planning to plant your tree. This will make it easier for the roots of your tree to spread out as it grows.
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Step 2
Dig up your tree from its temporarily planted location. Dig within a two foot circular area, making sure to keep soil around your tree's roots. If the roots are a bit too large or get damaged during transplantation you may have to hand prune them.
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Step 3
Handle your tree by the root ball rather than the delicate trunk or branches. Keep the root ball moist and be sure not to let it dry out.
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Step 4
Plant your tree on firm soil at the same depth that it was planted in its protected growing spot.
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Step 5
Fill the hole partially with soil and use your hands to form the soil around the lower roots. Shovel in the rest of the soil, packing it in firmly, but not too tight. Pour a two inch layer of protective mulch around your tree, keeping it one to two inches away from the tree trunk.
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Step 6
Give your tree a generous drink of water and be sure to check on it every week to make sure it has enough moisture.
