Plant a native tree this fall with our updated guides

Fall planting season isn’t over yet, and our updated guides can help you make the most of it. Written with the tree experts at Leaf & Limb, they take you from choosing and planting a native tree to caring for it through its first two to three years.In much of the U.S., fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Cool air and warm soil let roots grow without heat stress, so plants get a strong start before summer. When in doubt, plant while trees are dormant and the soil is workable, not frozen or waterlogged. Planting Native Trees & Shrubs walks you through choosing the right tree, finding the root flare, and digging wide instead of deep. Planting too deep is one of the most common ways new trees die. Caring for Native Trees & Shrubs covers watering, wood chips, and pruning so your tree settles in well.

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