(Megan Kennelly, KSU Plant Pathology)
Boy oh boy, have I seen a lot of tree problems that originated with improper planting. My colleagues Tim McDonnell and Eric Berg from the Kansas Forest Service have just put together a handy new 2-page guide about the Top Ten Tree Planting Mistakes. Below is the summary – You can read the details by clicking HERE.
- Poor tree selection
- Inadequate root system
- Poor planting site
- Pot bound or girdling root
- Planting hole is too small
- Planted too deep
- The tree is improperly mulched or not mulched at all
- Tree is not staked
- Improper watering
- Failure to monitor
