This is only appropriate for large scale planting of small trees (up to 40cm high). - "
- >A spade is used to make a notch to a depth of about 15cm.
- A second notch is made similarly at right angles to the first, to form a T.
- The spade is pushed down to lever open the sod at either side of the first notch.
- The roots of the young tree are inserted into the notch and spread out.
- The spade is removed and the sod trodden down firmly so that the root collar of the tree is level with the ground.
- Check that the tree is straight and firm with no roots showing. If roots are visible the tree is not deep enough and the process should be repeated.
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