If you live in the milder areas of the country, November is an excellent month for planting and establishing shade trees. Today, we cover the basics of correctly planting and caring for a shade tree. We chat with consulting arborist Gordon Mann, who reminds us, when it comes to choosing a spot to plant a shade tree, it’s all about the soil. Hmm, where have I heard that before?Plus, he explains the importance of correct planting techniques, especially freeing up that tree’s root zone.But there’s a lot more. As Gordon will explain, raising a tree is much like raising a child. It takes years of diligence on your part to see good results. Both fall and spring are excellent for tree planting, Gordon Mann’s advice on planting and caring for a shade tree bears repeating, here on Episode 365, Fall is For Shade Tree Planting.We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory, it’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let’s go!Pictured:  Chinese Pistache Tree in the AutumnLinks:Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.comSmart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Gordon Mann, Consulting Arborist, websites:Mann Made ResourcesCalifornia Tree and Landscape ConsultingFind a Consulting arborist at:International Society of ArboricultureAmerican Society of Consulting ArboristsSacramento Tree Foundation - How To Plant a Tree i-tree (tools for assessing trees)Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: [email protected] All About Farmer Fred:The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basicshttps://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

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