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.

• Step 1: Plan Your Project

  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
  
  Planning Stream Buffers
  
  Windbreaks for Kansas

  Forest Management for Wildlife

  For additional information on planning connect with your Rural District Foresters.

• Step 2: Planting
  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.
  
  Tips on Planting Trees and Shrubs
• Step 3: Post-Planting Care

  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.
  
  Watering Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs

  Weed Control Options in Tree Plantings
  
  Animal Control for Seedling Protection