Arbor Day! How to Plant a Tree

Rocky Mountain Gardening Elective

Learn the proper way to plant a tree for years of enjoyment. Trees can add beauty and value to your landscape. Learn how to determine what species is best for your yard, where and when to plant it and how to care for it. This class also shares tips on what to look for when you go to the nursery, how to dig a proper hole to ensure the best root spread in the appropriate amount of time and when and how to prune. Learn how to properly care for your tree to avoid transplant shock or winter desiccation injury. Develop confidence for choosing or planting trees and shrubs-or when supervising contractors.

Price: $38, $32 member

Instructor: Marie Peacock

Marie has been a landscape business owner for 25 years. She specializes in garden maintenance and installation with a concentration on xeric plants.