Tree planting is not just for tree huggers
For many years now, I’ve been proclaiming that people in Michigan know how to party. OK, that’s not technically true. I’ve never actually said that. But I’ve certainly thought it, and a recent story in the news confirms it.
A 15-year-old girl from Buchanan, Michigan won the 42nd annual International Cherry-Pit Spitting Championship in 2015 at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm in southwestern Michigan with a spit of just over 49 feet. Unfortunately for her, she was deprived of the overall title at this event in Eau Claire because some of her earlier-round spits were too short to qualify for the championship round. But nobody can take that “longest spit” crown away from her.
As impressive as that feat was, it still falls well short of the all-time record at this event. Back in 2003, a man spat a cherry pit more than 93 feet. I have to assume it was a wind-aided effort, but what do I know? Maybe cherry pit spitting has become a lost art in recent years and people just don’t spend as much time training for this competition as they used to.
Now, I’m guessing that very few of us have the time or desire to train for a cherry pit-spitting contest. But maybe some of us have time to plant a cherry tree or some other tree on our property. There are many reasons to consider this. Planting a tree will not only add beauty to your yard and some much-appreciated shade in the summer, but it will also provide oxygen to the air. And if it’s a fruit tree, well, it will result in plenty of healthy and delicious meals for you and your family.
Anybody can plant a tree, but doing it right will make a big difference. Among the mistakes to avoid are burying the entire root ball in a hole that was dug too deep, not watering the area enough, and planting the tree too close to a house, driveway, sidewalk or power lines.
You can find lots of great instruction on tree planting online and in your local library. Keep in mind that you only want to plant the types of trees that will flourish in the soil your property contains and in the climate where you’re located.
Have you ever planted any trees in your yard? Please take a few moments to let me know what types of trees you’ve planted and how well they’ve grown, as well as any tips you’d like to pass along about the planting and care of your tree.
I planted an avocado seed in a pot till it was 4 yrs old. 9 years ago we put 4 trees in our yard. This year is the first year that {2 of 3} trees have fruit!!! One tree died on the second winter, the 3 trees have bark now. That is how long I have waited for fruit. Every year will get better, our trees are more than 40 feet high. Yes, their fruit is wonderful. All organic never been sprayed with pesticides, They are each different verities. One is round and smooth skin, the other is pair shaped and bumpy. When we moved here we planted 3 oak in the front yard, wonderful shade for the whole house,We live in Florida. I Thank God every day. Blessing to all…
Try to aim for 4 trees per person in the house. My largest tree is a Chinese Pistache, planted with the help of my grandson when he was a boy. He is now 27. I also have a dwarf naval orange, a pomegranate, 4 African Sumac, palm. When temps get over 100, water deeply once a month. Initially water every week, the first season to establish good root system. Fertilize once a month during the growing season, here March through October.
Watch out for the septic system. I planted a French lilac. Very aromatic. So far, just pruned it, a let it grow.
Everyone in this world owes his or her life to a tree. Trees create oxygen for all to breath. It recycles the atmosphere from carbon dioxide to oxygen and water vapor.
The body of trees are used for so many things that I would spend days just telling you such as lumber to build homes, paper to write on, medicine to cure illness, shade to keep the planet cool and so on.
If every person on this planet planted one tree, just one tree then we can reverse this climate change situation we seem to find ourselves in. If you plant one tree it is like ensuring your owe mortality. On the average trees live to be hundreds of years old. Just think that your name can be attached to a tree that will live for 500 plus years – an extension of your own life if you will. It would be your heritage to pass on to future generations to enjoy. So won’t you plant a tree today and live for tomorrow? I have.
Trees I look for volunteers in the yard. If it’s a keeper I’ll move it to a better place. Along with all the trees comes leaves which I mow and compost. I get free trees and free compost, I put a pecan into a pot it now grows in the yard. Easy as pie and good for the birds.
Ever notice the question/s at the end of every article from patriotheadquarters.com? From the looks of it, I believe this site is from a government shill.