A tree is a recurrent woody plant. It is most often defined as woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A tree is a plant that occurs in many different orders and categories.
Tree planting is a process of transplanting tree seedlings, generally for forestry, land reclamation or landscaping purposes. This process is also known as reforestation or afforestation, depending whether the area being planted has or has not recently been forested. It involves planting seedlings over an area of land where the forest has been harvested or damaged by fire or disease or insects.
There are many reasons for planting a tree. Trees help filter the air, provide shelter from the rain and wind. They offer a home to animals. They can liven up the landscape. Knowing the reason for what one wants to plant a tree is very important. Because this can determine that which tree is best for one’s needs.
There are different steps for planting a tree. Some steps are as follows:
1. Selecting the right time of the year for planting a tree.
2. See if there are any local requirements i.e. digging a hole etc.
3. Choosing a suitable tree according to climate, region and space.
4. Preparing a hole.
5. Preparing the tree for planting.
6. Place the tree into the hole gently.
7. Use some compost or composted manure if needed.
8. Give attention to the trees especially the fruit and the nut trees
9. Water the newly planted tree
The type of soil is very important when deciding on which type of tree one should plant. There are types of soil such as, clay, sandy, gravely, saline and may be compacted, wet and dry.
Choosing a tree should be well thought out decision. Tree planting can be a significant investment in money and time. Proper selection of tree can provide years of enjoyment as well as significantly increase the value of one’s property. An inappropriate selection of tree can be a constant problem of maintenance or even a hazard. While buying the type of tree one should choose the tree by considering the place he wants to plant the tree.
While planting a tree many tools and materials are needed. One must have a long-handled shovel and a pair of gloves. The long-handled shovel is more convenient then a small handled shovel. The most important part of planting a tree is to make sure that the plan should be planted in proper time. The best time for planting a tree is cooler months. One should avoid the hottest and coolest months of the year. The best days to plant a tree are cool, cloudy and humid days. One should also avoid the windy days, as it will damage the tree and cause unneeded stress on the plant.
Planting a tree and taking care of it is a challenging task, but once the tree is strong and healthy the benefits are well worth the hard work.