Plant a Tree!

At JLPS, we are celebrating Earth Day (April 22) by providing each student with their own Pine Tree Seedling. Try to plant it as soon as possible or keep in a cool area (up to a week). Don’t forget to take picture of you and your family planting and share them with us. Below is information on how you can plant and take care of your tree:
How do I plant the seedling in the earth? With a small bladed shovel, dig a hole that is slightly larger than the root plug. Place root plug into hole with top of plug even with the top of the soil. Lightly place soil around plug and lightly tap with foot. Water if soil is dry. How do I plant the seedling in a pot? Potted planting requires a 1 gal./3.7L pot with drainage holes. Once the seedling has been planted in pot with soil, water thoroughly. Continue to water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Place in a protected area outside. What is the ideal place to plant a seedling? A protected area is ideal. Potted seedlings should be placed in a protected area outdoors. Whether the tree is planted in the earth or a pot, after they have grown larger, they can be transplanted to their ideal location.
How much water does a seedling need? If the soil is dry the day you plant it, water thoroughly. If planting in a pot, be sure to check it regularly and when dry to the touch, water thoroughly.