Before you choose a tree, consider your environmental factors: What is your climate zone? Where do you want to plant your tree? What growing conditions exist in your chosen spot?
Indoor environments can be quite drying, so check daily to make sure the soil is moist.
Because Justine's yard is shady, she chose a shade-tolerant giant thuja.
Justine chose an indoor spot away from direct sunlight.
For about 10 days, Justine's thuja thrived indoors. Then it was time to move the tree outside.
Dig a hole that's the same depth and twice as wide as your tree container.
Step 1:
Free your tree's roots from its plastic bucket and place in the hole, taking care to gently loosen the bound roots.
Step 2:
Once your tree is positioned, fill the hole with loose dirt.
Step 3:
Build a small water-retaining wall around the base, and water thoroughly.
Steps 4 and 5:
Insulate your base with about 3 inches of mulch, and you're done!