How to plant a tree

Step 2 Rescuing a tree

This bit is important. You will need a shovel, some water, a small pot big enough for your tree, and some soil.

Find your tree, and estimate the size of its root ball. Then using your shovel, draw a circle about 200% bigger in the ground around it. Dig all the area in this circle up, trying to keep it in on piece as to not hurt the root ball.

Then pick up your tree from the strongest part (probably supporting the bottom of the roots and the bottom of the "trunk", and brush as much dirt and bugs as possible off the roots. Then plonk it lightly in your pot and put the soil you brought in. Water the tree, pat the dirt you dug up back into the hole, and leave with your new friend.