Exmark Backyard Smart: How to Plant a Tree

Planting a tree is an investment in your yard’s future—and doing it the right way is key to its vitality and longevity. Follow along as this episode of Backyard Smart helps you pick the perfect spot, determine the correct planting depth, and lists everything else you need to know to ensure your tree takes to its new home. So you can enjoy a healthy, long-lasting addition to your backyard life for decades to come.


Backyard Smart
Like a lot of things, the more you fall in love with a hobby, the more you realize how much you don’t know. Backyard Smart answers the lawn-and-garden questions homeowners are looking for.

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About Exmark

Exmark Manufacturing was incorporated in May 1982 as an independent manufacturer of professional turf care equipment. Today, it is the leading manufacturer of commercial mowers and equipment for the landscape professional. In addition to designing, building and marketing quality turf care equipment, Exmark’s goal is total customer satisfaction. All Exmark products are designed to help customers increase productivity while delivering unmatched quality. Products are sold to distributors and dealers who share the company’s commitment to customer service and quality products. Learn more at exmark.com.

About Backyard Life

With a focus on giving home and acreage owners tips and know-how to make the most of their outdoor experience and live more life outdoors, Backyard Life is a unique one-of-a-kind multimedia destination. Content focuses on lawn-and-garden, outdoor cooking and living, and rural lifestyles. Learn more at exmark.com/backyard.

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