How To Plant FRUIT TREES In POOR DRAINING SOIL In A Raised Bed!

In this video, I share how to plant fruit trees in poor draining soil in a raised bed! Planting trees in soil that does not drain well, like heavy clay soil or hard soil, can be fatal to many fruit trees. Tree roots need to breathe, and if soil does not drain, the roots could suffocate and the tree may die. This method will increase soil drainage and can help fruit trees to grow in heavy soils that hold water.

In this example, I am planting an avocado tree. Avocado trees are notorious for dying in soils that do not have excellent drainage. The taproot is very sensitive to standing water, and even the slightest standing water situation can result in the death of the tree once the taproot penetrates the water retaining soil layer. When planted flush with the soil line, avocado trees require very sandy soil that percolates quickly. I do not have this situation in my rear property, so I changed my planting site to maximize drainage to help my new cold hardy avocado tree thrive.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 Planting Trees In Heavy Soil
4:15 Trees That Tolerate Poor Drainage
5:10 How To Maximize Soil Drainage
6:34 Digging A Test Hole
8:57 How To Make Well Draining Soil Mix
10:10 My New Avocado Tree Selection
12:02 How To Plant A Tree In A Raised Garden Bed
13:53 The Best Mulches To Use
15:09 Results 23 Days Later And Final Tips
17:48 Adventures With Dale

If you have any questions about how to plant a tree in heavy clay soil or soil with bad drainage, want to know about the things I grow in my raised bed vegetable garden and edible landscaping food forest, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and garden hacks, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below!

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