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A cartoon image of a house shows where to plant trees to save energy.
Three deciduous trees are planted on the west, south and east sides of
the house shade the house from summer sun. A fourth deciduous tree on
the east side of the house shades the air conditioner. On the north side
of the house, a line of tall evergreens blocks cold winter winds.
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A cutaway image of a tree being planted gives several tree planting
pointers. There is a loosened area of soil 2-5 times wider than the
diameter of the root ball. The root ball itself rests on solid,
undisturbed soil, and the top of the root ball sits at grade level.
After planting, mulch the entire loosened area, except right around the
trunk. Create a small dam 3 feet in diameter around the trunk, to hold
in water and let it percolate into the soil.
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A series of three images demonstrates the three-cut method of pruning. The
first image shows a cut halfway through the branch from below, 12 to 24
inches from the branch collar. This keeps the bark from tearing. The
second image shows a second cut, all the way through the branch, 2 to 3
inches above the first cut. The third image shows a third cut, just
beyond the branch collar. Support the stub so it does not tear the bark.
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