Seedling Care
While ordering trees is a quick and painless process, successful establishment of tree and shrub seedlings requires more effort and thought than merely digging a few holes and letting nature take its course! To maximize your success, considerable attention should be given during the planning phase to ensure you select the best plant material and management practices for your situation.
A variety of factors will contribute to the success or failure of a planting. Use the resources on this page to equip you to plan your conservation planting. Seedling Selection Guide Forest Management for Wildlife For additional information on planning connect with your Rural District Foresters. While planting a tree is in essence a simple task, there are some critical details that should be observed in order to maximize seedling survival and vigor. The work doesn't end once the seedlings are in the ground! A healthy stand of seedlings require protection from critters, weed control, and supplemental irrigation when rainfall is in short supply. Weed Control Options in Tree Plantings
Planning Stream Buffers
Windbreaks for Kansas
Tips on Planting Trees and Shrubs
Watering Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
Animal Control for Seedling Protection