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Tree Planting Tips , for Arbor Day.<br/>This year, Arbor Day <br/>in the United States <br/>falls on April 26. .<br/>An estimated one million trees are <br/>planted on Arbor Day, a day dedicated <br/>to celebrating and conserving trees. .<br/>House Digest reports that approximately <br/>42 million trees are cut down every day, <br/>equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .<br/>House Digest reports that approximately <br/>42 million trees are cut down every day, <br/>equalling more than 15 billion trees a year. .<br/>The rate of global deforestation makes it <br/>critically important to offset this incredible <br/>loss by planting more trees.<br/>House Digest recently offered readers <br/>some tips for successful tree planting.<br/>Find the right spot for the right tree, taking into <br/>account soil quality, available space, possible <br/>obstructions and access to rainfall.<br/>Think about what purpose you want your tree <br/>to serve. Will it beautify a park, provide shade <br/>for people or a home for squirrels and birds?.<br/>Planting a bare-root tree requires soaking the roots <br/>for three to six hours before planting your tree at <br/>its required depth, which varies from tree to tree.<br/>House Digest recommends avoiding <br/>fertilizers and soil additives.<br/>Planting a containerized tree follows a similar process, <br/>but it does not require you to soak the roots and needs <br/>a slightly more shallow hole than a bare-root tree