Field Practical Guide - Planting Tree

Personal Protection Equipment required:
 
● Ear Plugs
● Safety Glasses
● Gloves
● Work Boots 

Equipment & Tools needed:
● Ball Cart
● Digging Shovel
● Edging Spade
● Stake Driver
● Garden Hose

Materials needed:  
● Tree
● Leafgrow
● Mulch
● Tree Stakes
● Tree Staking Chain/Wire & Hose 

Pre-Training Session Preparation:

● Select location for training.
● Schedule training session with student(s).
● Make sure everyone participating has the Personal Protection Equipment.
● Collect and have ready the needed equipment and materials. 

Step 1: Demonstrate 
● Explain the difference between trees and other plant types.
● Demonstrate the proper size hole and soil mix.
● Demonstrate how to properly install the tree, keeping in mind depth, appearance of tree, and backfilling.
● Demonstrate proper mulching, watering, staking, and removal of tags/ribbons.

Step 2: Observe:
● Have the student demonstrate proper use of the equipment back to you.

Step 3: Re-Demonstrate:
● Point out what the student did correctly.
● Demonstrate what the student should improve upon.