 Plant
a Tree
Follow the step-by-step guidelines for planting a tree. You
can start growing a new tree at your school or in your own backyard.
1. that grows in
your area. You can buy a tree or you might find one growing
in the forest that you can dig up and replant. (Make sure you
get the landowner’s permission.)
2. .
Most trees like plenty of sun and water, but some will grow
in the shade. Remember, your tree is going to grow up and out,
so don’t plant it too close to a building or other trees.
3. that is approximately
12 inches wider and 12 inches deeper than the root ball.
4. at the sides
of the hole by cutting it with a shovel. This will allow the
roots to grow into the surrounding soil.
5. that was removed
from the hole with peat moss or another organic material to
make it soft and ready to absorb water.
6. (around
12 inches) back into the hole. Pour water into the hole until
it makes a puddle.
7. .
The top of the root ball should be at, or just above, ground
level. Make sure the stem is straight, then replace the soil
around the tree.
8. with
your foot and water until a puddle forms on top of the soil.
9. to the ground
around the base of the tree. Watering may be necessary if rainfall
is limited, especially during the first four weeks after planting.
If so, water twice a week. |
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What Am I?
Study the information in People & Trees and identify these
materials that come from trees.
1. I’m a sticky substance that comes from trees and can
be found in medicines and food. Go to the answer.
2. I’m made from the parts of trees that would otherwise
go to waste and used to make many products, including paper
and particleboard. Go to the answer. |
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