



The day has finally arrived! We ordered 170 bare root trees from the Arbor Day Foundation and they’re here on schedule. While that sounds like a lot of trees to plant, it was made easier because they are dormant and only about 18 – 24″ tall.






When digging a hole, it’s important to dig wider than what seems necessary as the root system will grow outward and will travel easier through aerated soil. The Arbor Day Foundation will provide all of these instructions once your plants arrive so no worries.

“Plant the tree just deep enough to barely cover the root collar (the uppermost point at which the roots grow out of the trunk), keeping plenty of room for the roots to spread. This is a critical factor for survival and growth. Ensure the tree is not planted deeper that the surrounding soil.”
Did you know that trees draw in oxygen through their trunk and roots?
The final steps include shoveling in the remaining soil, watering the tree, and applying mulch material around the base of the tree to create a protective barrier and hold in moisture. Keep mulch away from touching the trunk of the tree. Follow up the following year with watering every 7-10 days especially during dry periods.
We hope you explore the option of bare root planting as it’s an easy way to get your woodland area established. For more information as to how to find this resource, please visit the Arbor Day Foundation site at: https://www.arborday.org/

Song for Autumn
Don't you imagine the leaves dream now
how comfortable it will be to touch
the earth instead of the
nothingness of the air and the endless
freshets of wind? And don't you think
the trees, especially those with
mossy hollows, are beginning to look for
the birds that will come - six, a dozen - to sleep
inside their bodies? And don't you hear
the goldenrod whispering goodbye,
the everlasting being crowned with the first
tuffets of snow? The pond
stiffens and the white field over which
the fox runs so quickly brings out
its long blue shadows. The wind wags
its many tails. And in the evening
the piled firewood shifts a little,
longing to be on its way.
Mary Oliver
Great blog!
Thank you!