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 Posted: Thu May 25, 2006 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Seems that along as the burlap sack is natural and not plastic, you can pull down the burlap sack and let it rot. The cage on the other hand should be snipped back so it wont interfere with root growth.
Planting Guide Balled & Burlapped Trees
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"Next, you need to remove the top half of the wire cage surrounding
the rootball. There is some disagreement about how much, if any of the
wire cage should be removed when planting a B&B tree. We believe that
removing the top half of the cage is the best compromise. It's very
important to remember that once the cage is removed, the tree cannot
be moved without grave risk to the tree. Bolt cutters work best to cut
the cage, though a hacksaw will do the job. Before cutting the cage,
cut all of the twine off of the top of the rootball and remove it.
Then cut all of the vertical wires below the second or third
horizontal wire. Cut through the two or three horizontal wires, and
now you can spread apart the top of the cage and remove it." |
http://www.bookcliffgardens.com/answercenter/pg-bbtrees.htm
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"If you bought a tree in a burlap bag, after the tree is set in the
hole and some dirt has been added to the hole, cut loose the tie
around the base of the trunk. This tie will not decompose fast enough,
and if left on the tree will girdle the trunk and can kill the tree.
The burlap can be pulled back from the trunk, but does not have to be
removed because it will quickly decompose and will not inhibit root
growth. This is only true if it is common burlap---plastic burlap must
be removed.
Fill the dirt back in the hole, firmly --- but don't stomp. The soil
should just cover the root ball. Make sure there is no twine or
anything left around the trunk that could cause girdling. To help with
watering your tree, you should build a "dam" around the tree. Build up
the dirt several inches high in a circle around the tree, 2 to 3 feet
in diameter. This will hold more water and direct the water into the
root ball when you water. Water the tree well when you are finished
planting to eliminate air pockets and settle the soil." |
http://okplanttrees.okstate.edu/resources/educational/ppt/plant_tree.html
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