SOl 14/31 - Planting a Tree

Planting a tree in Arkansas soil is NOT the easiest thing to do, but we were gifted a Redbud tree and so a hole we must dig.

First to decide where we wanted this tree to grow.  The perfect spot was picked.  The spade was pushed into the ground.  Fortunately, we have had an abundance of rain, so the ground was soft and not a solid rock.  Oh, did I mention, in Arkansas, our ground grows rocks?  So the digging began, one shovel full at a time.  Black dirt!  Amazing, as most of the soil in Arkansas is red clay.  Only a few rocks until we got down about 18" and then we hit the clay and then the water started pouring into the hole.  You see, our property is located on a spring and with all the rain, it started to fill in the hole.


Hopefully, the tree will sprout its roots and will flourish in this Arkansas soil.  And next year we will have a delightful purple flowered tree to adorn our yard.

 

Comments

  1. Rachel T.March 14, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I love your tree! Looks like a nice spot too! Hopefully it will take root!

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  2. Rachel T.March 14, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    I love your tree! Looks like a nice spot too! Hopefully it will take root!

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  3. Terje March 14, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Wishing the tree healthy growing!

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  4. Miss MurphyMarch 14, 2016 at 2:27 PM

    It looks quite at home there.

    Sounds like you found the perfect place to plant it!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 14, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    Look forward to seeing pictures of the tree in full bloom next year.

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  6. MichelleMarch 14, 2016 at 3:56 PM

    What a perfect gift! I hope it plants the roots and produces those purple flowers next year! What fun it will be to watch it grow year after year.

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  7. LynnMarch 14, 2016 at 6:16 PM

    Looks good Judy! Soil here is about the same, sandy on top but very rocky! Can't wait to see how it blooms!

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  8. elsieMarch 14, 2016 at 7:38 PM

    How great to have black dirt for the beginning of the hole! I love those purple blossoms on redbuds. You have a beautiful view of the water.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 14, 2016 at 9:32 PM

    The tree looks like it was always meant to be in that exact spot. With your loving care this tree will give you beauty for many years!

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