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INTERESTING WORK AT STARHILL FOREST ARBORETUM

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During the workshop at George Washington's River Farm, Guy taught participants how to plant trees
grown in containers. The group dug right in while Guy barked instructions,
took these photos, and kept his clothes clean for the ride back to the airport!

 
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HOW TO PLANT A TREE
A Starhill Forest Arboretum Workshop

STEP 1

WASH EXCESS POTTING MIX
FROM THE ROOTS, PRIOR TO PLANTING

Plant Workshop

STEP 2  

WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS SPREADING THE ROOTS RADIALLY PRIOR TO BACKFILLING TO PREVENT ROOT GIRDLING LATER


STEP 3

MAKING SURE THE TREE IS HELD PLUMB
AND SET AT THE RIGHT DEPTH DURING BACKFILLING

STEP 4
SOAKING TO SETTLE THE BACKFILL SOIL BEFORE APPLYING MULCH
TO COVER THE TOP OF THE ROOTBALL
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STARHILL FOREST ARBORETUM welcomes your scheduled visit

If you or your group have an interest in the work of Starhill Forest Arboretum in Petersburg, IL, and would like to learn about breeding, raising and studying trees, contact Guy Sternberg to discuss getting together. Guy schedules visits to Starhill Forest Arboretum for tours, discussions, lectures, etc., and to see his work. Guy also travels worldwide, to any English-speaking country, offering presentations tailored for any audience level.


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