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Plant a Mother's Day Tree!

© Eileen O'dea

What could be better? Giving a gift to Mom, Mother Nature, and future Generations. It's possible to do all of that, with one foul swoop. Plant a Mother's Day tree.

Do it in Mom's yard. If she doesn't have the room, there are many other nice alternatives. Plant the tree in your yard. Every time you talk to her, you can tell her how Her tree is doing. If you don't have the room either, you can still do it. Plant a tree at the local park. You don't need to leave a marker. Every time you all see it, you will know.

Mom will love the idea of an ever-bearing gift. Mother Nature will be thrilled that you are taking care of the environment. Future generations will be proud to show off the "old" tree, for what it was. A tree gives beauty, carbon dioxide into the air, shade from the sun, and many years of smiles.

Here are some things you should know about trees. Before you start digging.

Some good shade trees:

NORTHEAST ZONES 4,5,6:

A. Sugar Maple B. American Beech C. European Beech D. Sweetgum E. Planetree F. Northern Red Oak

SOUTHEAST ZONES 7,8,9:

A. Red Maple B. Southern Magnolia C. Black Tupelo D. Water Oak E. Japanese Zelkova

PACIFIC COAST ZONES 8,9,10:

A. Norway Maple B. Silk Tree C. Lemon Eucalyptus D. Live Oak E. Holly Oak

MIDWEST ZONES 4,5,6:

A. Sugar Maple B. Sweet Birch C. White Ash D. Locust E. Littleleaf Linden

GREAT PLANES ZONES 2,3,4:

A. Norway maple B. Green Ash C. Red Cedar D. Cork Tree E. American Elm F. Siberian Elm

SOUTH CENTRAL ZONES 7,8,9:

A. River Birch B. Tuliptree C. Sweet bay D. Pine oak E. Baldcypress

Now, naturally, these are just some suggestions. Some trees you might not have thought of. Just make sure the tree you choose is right for your zone and climate.

Planting the Tree:

Here are some easy steps to planting any tree.

A. Prepare the whole. Dig a hole apx 12 inches larger than the root spread, so they will settle back into their natural position. B. Planting the tree. Your tree should be set at the same depth as it was originally. Hold it in position, then fill in the space below and around the roots. For each 8-foot tree, add about a pint of balanced tree food. Fill all around the root ball with good soil. Tamp the soil only enough to hold the tree when props are removed. Soak the tree well, rocking the tree back and forth to help the water bring soil into air pockets. Leave a depression around the trunk to catch and hold water.

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