Trees are near and dear to the heart of your teacher. In South Dakota, trees take an investment of money, water and lots of TLC (tender-loving-care) to grow one to maturity. Please read the following article and answer the questions below: http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/resources/new_treeplanting.pdf
1. What type of an investment are trees and how does that compare with process of raising a family?
2. When are the best times of the year to plant trees?
3. How large should the hole be dug for the new tree?
4. Why is the planting height and position of the tree so important?
5. Explain how to properly fill in the tree hole with soil:
6. When should trees be watered?
7. Identify 5 species of trees that will perform well in South Dakota (use and cite additional resources):
8. What are 3 benefits that trees give to us?
9. Choose 1 of the following passages of scripture dealing with trees: Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Matthew 12:33-37, Isaiah 55:12-13, Revelation 22:1-2. What life lessons can we learn about from these passages? (1 paragraph response)
Due: Thursday, May 7th
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