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Tree Planting - Placement of Trees


Tree Planting - Placement of Trees
Intro - Tree Placement - Planting your Tree - Tree Maintenance - Tree Pruning

Proper placement of trees is critical for your enjoyment and their long-term survival. Check with local authorities about regulations pertaining to placement of trees. Some communities have ordinances restricting placement of trees within a specified distance of a street, sidewalk, streetlight, or other utilities.

Before planting your tree, consider the tree's ultimate size. When the tree nears maturity, will it be too near your house or other structures? Be considerate of your neighbors. An evergreen tree planted on your north side may block the winter sun from your next door neighbor. Will it provide too much shade for your vegetable and flower gardens? Most vegetables and many flowers require considerable amounts of sun. If you intend to grow these plants, consider how the placement of trees will affect these gardens. Will it obstruct driveways or sidewalks? Will it cause problems for buried or overhead utilities?

Intro - Tree Placement - Planting your Tree - Tree Maintenance - Tree Pruning
Courtesy of the US Dept. of Agriculture.








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