Tree Planting Tips , for Arbor Day 2023.<br />This year, Arbor Day <br />in the United States <br />falls on April 28. .<br />An estimated one million trees are <br />planted on Arbor Day, a day dedicated <br />to celebrating and conserving trees. .<br />House Digest reports that approximately <br />42 million trees are cut down every day, <br />equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .<br />House Digest reports that approximately <br />42 million trees are cut down every day, <br />equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .<br />The rate of global deforestation makes it <br />critically important to offset this incredible <br />loss by planting more trees.<br />House Digest recently offered readers <br />some tips for successful tree planting.<br />Find the right spot for the right tree, taking into <br />account soil quality, available space, possible <br />obstructions and access to rainfall.<br />Think about what purpose you want your tree <br />to serve. Will it beautify a park, provide shade <br />for people or a home for squirrels and birds?.<br />Planting a bare-root tree requires soaking the roots <br />for three to six hours before planting your tree at <br />its required depth, which varies from tree to tree.<br />House Digest recommends avoiding <br />fertilizers and soil additives.<br />Planting a containerized tree follows a similar process, <br />but it does not require you to soak the roots and needs <br />a slightly more shallow hole than a bare-root tree
