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Tree Planting Day 1

Yesterday my dad and I went to Lowes and bought 20 Cleveland's Best Trees. I'm not sure if that is the whole name, but it's at least part of it. Supposedly they have the look of Bradford Pears, but are a little bit stronger.

This afternoon we started planting them. :)

We dug five and a half holes and planted five trees. (The half a hole came into play when I mis-measured.)



Riding Dad's new "tractor"



Our puppy dogs cheering us on.



I could NOT get the first chunk of grass out... It must have been one tough root.


First tree complete!


Dad's instructing me on how to dig a hole "properly".


Tree number 2!

Guess we'll have to finish this up later. :) Only 15 more to go!
I'm gonna have some real muscles after this project is finished!

Thanks for reading!

In God, Emily

Comments

  1. SarahMarch 19, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Looks like fun!
    ~Catlia

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  2. SarahMarch 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Enjoying the beautiful weather? That's great! I love the open field, the trees will be a great addition!!!
    Love,
    Elisera

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