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Trees are an investment. How well that investment grows depends on several factors including, the type of tree planted, its location and the care provided. Getting your new tree off to a healthy start will help the tree mature to its full size and ensures it will provide environmental, economic, and social benefits throughout its lifetime and trees are fantastic for garden design. They give height and act as an anchor in the planting scheme. The canopy provides shade, privacy and leafy green colour, plus autumn interest as the leaves change colour. Plus trees are great habitats for wildlife and birds.

After you have researched and selected the best tree to plant in your yard, it's time to get it in the ground. Digging the right-size planting hole is the key to getting your new tree off to a good start, but there are a few other factors in play, too, such as timing. Fall is the best time to do your digging. That's because hot summer temperatures can stress new plants, especially if they don't get much rain, so planting in autumn gives them a little extra time to establish themselves before warm weather arrives again the following year. Adding a new tree to your yard can add beauty and value to your home so use these tips to get planting.

With a little luck and good timing, sometimes simply sticking a tree in the ground and walking away can be enough for it to survive. But knowing how to plant a tree the right way, will ensure success every time. In my book, there are 7 steps for planting success which I share below.