Plant trees properly for long term success

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Spring is the time for planting and the local nurseries are fully stocked with a variety of trees and shrubs to beautify your landscape.

To help ensure your trees get off to a great start and grow vigorously, be sure and plant these long-living plants properly. The following tips summarize best practices for proper tree selection and planting.

They were first written by Robert Cox, a CSU Extension agent in the Denver metro area.

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