The Urban Tree Planning and Planting Guide
for Janesville and Rock County
The Tree Guide will provide you with good solid information on how you can contribute to the health and welfare of Janesville's Urban Forest
by planting and caring for trees.
Below is a link to the most recently updated edition of the Tree Guide.
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At left below are instructions on the proper planting of trees.
Bare Root trees - Step by Step
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1. Unpack your trees, remove all packing materials, carefully untangle the roots and soak the roots in water 3 to 6 hours. Do not allow the roots to dry out.
2. Dig a hole, wider than seems necessary, so the roots can grow outward without crowding. Remove any grass within a 3-foot circular area. To aid root growth, turn soil in an area up to 3 feet in diameter.
3. Plant the tree at the same depth it stood in the nursery, with plenty of room for the roots. Partially fill the hole, firming the soil around the lower roots. Do not add soil amendments such as peat or bark. Do not use fertilizer, potting soil, or chemicals on your new trees.
4. Shovel in the remaining soil. It should be firmly but not tightly packed. Construct a water-holding basin around the tree. Give the tree plenty of water.
5. After the water has soaked in, spread protective mulch two inches deep in a 3-foot diameter area around the base of the tree, but not touching the trunk.
6. The soil and mulch around your trees should be kept moist but not soggy. During dry weather, generously water the tree every 7 to 10 days during the first year. Water slowly at the dripline.
Please note: Both these planting videos are presented with the permission of the Arbor Day Foundation. We appreciate their generosity in allowing us to use these educational materials.