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Once you have prepared the soil mixture, ensure that the compost level aligns with the surrounding land. This may mean digging the hole slightly deeper. When planting container-grown trees, it’s crucial to handle the roots gently. Often, container-grown trees can develop roots that circle around the pot.
To prevent this, encourage the roots to grow outward by making vertical cuts on the root ball. This small step can avoid potential issues of having roots wind around each other, which can destabilize the tree as it matures.