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Prepare the young plant taken from the nursery. Take extra care handling them so as not to damage its ______s.
Prepare the young plant taken from the nursery. Take extra care handling them so as not to damage its ______s.
roots
Estimate how long the ______ of the young plant are. Then dig a hole which is slightly wider and deeper than the roots of the young plant.
Estimate how long the ______ of the young plant are. Then dig a hole which is slightly wider and deeper than the roots of the young plant.
roots
Square holes are much better because the ______ of the tree can go around as it grows.
Square holes are much better because the ______ of the tree can go around as it grows.
roots
The hole should not be too deep. The transplanted young plant should be of the same height on the ground as it was on the nursery. Back-fill a little if the hole is too deep. Planting too deep in the ground will rot the ______ of the young plant.
The hole should not be too deep. The transplanted young plant should be of the same height on the ground as it was on the nursery. Back-fill a little if the hole is too deep. Planting too deep in the ground will rot the ______ of the young plant.
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As you back-fill, keep the soil firm. Compacted soil will cause the ______ of the young plant to die because it prevents water and air circulation.
As you back-fill, keep the soil firm. Compacted soil will cause the ______ of the young plant to die because it prevents water and air circulation.
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It is important to handle the young plant carefully to avoid damaging its roots.
It is important to handle the young plant carefully to avoid damaging its roots.
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Square holes are recommended for planting young trees because they allow the roots to grow around easily.
Square holes are recommended for planting young trees because they allow the roots to grow around easily.
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The hole for transplanting the young plant should be deeper than the roots to provide extra space for root establishment.
The hole for transplanting the young plant should be deeper than the roots to provide extra space for root establishment.
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If the hole is too deep, it is recommended to back-fill a little bit to adjust the height of the young plant.
If the hole is too deep, it is recommended to back-fill a little bit to adjust the height of the young plant.
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Compacting the soil too much while back-filling can help in root stabilization.
Compacting the soil too much while back-filling can help in root stabilization.
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The roots of a young plant can die if planted too shallowly, with some roots above the ground.
The roots of a young plant can die if planted too shallowly, with some roots above the ground.
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Watering the newly-transplanted young plant is necessary to support its growth and recovery.
Watering the newly-transplanted young plant is necessary to support its growth and recovery.
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It is ideal to plant a young tree with its stem deeper in the ground for better stability.
It is ideal to plant a young tree with its stem deeper in the ground for better stability.
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