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Plant Trees Right This Fall | Odessa News
Fall’s the perfect time to plant trees — and getting it right from day one sets them up for a lifetime of health. Pick a tree that fits your space when mature, call 811 before digging, and spot the root flare (where trunk meets roots) — it must sit at or just above soil level. Dig a wide, shallow hole (2-3x root ball size), roughen the sides to help roots spread, and lift by the root ball, not the trunk. For potted trees, remove the pot bottom and circling roots. If wrapped in burlap or wire, cut away the basket base, peel back or cut burlap and twine, and tackle any circling roots. Backfill…
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