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Many planting holes are augured (dug with an auger that drills a hole with straight sides in the ground). What are some disadvantages of this and how can they be overcome?
Why are trees often planted "too deep"? Where does the excess soil come from?
How can you use a surveyor's chaining pin for tree inspection?
What role does site preparation play in planting? Or perhaps, what role should it play?
How do palms differ from dicots when it comes to root establishment?

How are they keeping the rootball from cracking in this video?
What is the role of the backhoe?
What are the rollers made of? Roller technology is highly variable and can be pipes or other items.
Do you think pin oak is tolerant of being moved? How does it compare to other oaks?

Does deep planting lead to greater prevalence of plant pathogens?
Does plant species play a role in response to deep planting? What about palms?
How about planting site?
What is the role of the adventitious root system? How likely are trees to form significant adventitious root systems?