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County Extension: Type of land, location is key to planting trees… Part One of Two

RBC I With spring approaching, green thumbers and homeowners are thinking about green lawns, budding trees, colorful flowers, bountiful gardens and taking pride in upgrading the landscape or yard. Planting a tree is one way to enhance a landscape and it brings a focal point to any design.

Successful tree planting and establishment need attention and consideration. The average life of a tree is only eight years, due to tree genetics, poor nursery practices, compromised…