Other good documents on how to properly plant trees.
TREE/SHRUB PLANTING PROCEDURES GUIDE (380TPP)
PDF document, 206.4 KB
From NRCS: https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/NE/NE380tpp.pdf
Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Success
PDF document, 1.1 MB
An excellent resource published by Penn State. One of the most comprehensive guides to planting trees. https://extension.psu.edu/forest-landowners-guide-to-tree-planting-success