Whether you’re wanting a peach tree or any other tree, this is how I plant a tree. Planting isn't complicated, but a few crucial steps ensure your tree will have a long, healthy life. If planted incorrectly the signs of a suffering tree sometimes don’t show up for 5-10 years. That's why planting the tree correctly today makes all the difference. ⁠ ⁠ Here's the process:⁠ ⁠ - Dig a hole two times the size of the tree container. This ensures the ground around the root ball is broken up and makes it