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Do I add amendments when planting new trees?

Tips for Planting New Trees

When planting new trees, you should not add peat or any other amendments to the soil.
The backfill should consist only of the native soil.

If the soil is poor and unworkable, you should amend the site one week prior to planting new trees.

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