The Best Time of the Year to Plant a Tree or Shrub

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The best time of the year to plant a tree or shrub is in early spring. Choose a day right after the ground has thawed, but before the tree or shrub starts to come out of dormancy. This will allow time for proper root establishment before the summer heat.

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Marie Notnats enjoys learning about new topics and teaching people new skills. She has been writing professionally since 2008. She is a professional horticulturist with a Bachelor of Science degree in horticulture from Brigham Young University. She writes for About.com, Examiner.com, eHow, and assorted gardening blogs.

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