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Planting for long-term health is something anyone can do---if you know how. Instructions on planting trees and shrubs are plentiful but Planting Trees and Shrubs for Long-Term Health is the only source you can trust for two reasons:

• It is based on the most current, research-based information available.
• It is presented in a language and style everyone can understand and follow.

Turns out we've been planting trees and shrubs too deeply, and planting them in ways that encourage roots to encircle or girdle the trunk. When not planted correctly, they are more likely to fail in wind storms or die prematurely.

Planting Trees and Shrubs for Long-Term Health will help you purchase the healthiest plants available and get them off to the best start possible. It offers step-by-step directions with 36 color photographs and drawings.

Special feature!!---Includes a laminated card highlighting the key planting steps is that can be detached to carry to the planting site.

NOTE: This is a Web Sampler. Information about the complete publication and how to order it is available here.

Authors

Rebecca Hargrave, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources

Gary Johnson, Professor of Urban and Community Forestry, Department of Forest Resources, College of Natural Resources

Michael Zins, Extension Educator, Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences

Acknowledgments

The authors are grateful to the following people who provided constructive reviews and comments on this publication:
  Tom Faust (Bachman's, Inc.)
  Jeff Gillman (University of Minnesota)
  James and Nancy Hargrave (home gardeners)
  Rich Hauer (Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
  Jeff Iles (Iowa State University)
  Barb Kirkpatrick (Minnesota Tree Care Advisor)

Also, the authors wish to thank Marie Jones (Research Specialist), Emily Barbeau (Lab Assistant), and Chad Giblin (Nursery Manager) of the University of Minnesota for their invaluable assistance in the preparation of the plant materials and field sites for the photographs.

Product Manager: Gail M. Tischler
Editor: Mary Hoff
Designer and Illustrator: John Molstad
Photographer: Don Breneman

Partial funding for this publication provided by:

Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry, USDA Forest Service, Midwest Center for
 Urban and Community Forestry Technology Transfer Grant Program
Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation
Minnesota Society of Arboriculture
Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course Program
Minnesota Tree Care Advisor Program
College of Natural Resources