How to Plant A Tree The Right Way
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion 4415 River Road Petersburg, VA, 23803
Sometimes digging a hole and dropping a young sapling in it will suffice and your tree will survive.
However to increase the odds of the sapling living and becoming mature, there are correct planting steps that will increase the likelihood of It reaching it full potential and will be enjoyed for generations to come.
For more information, contact James Gibson at (804) 720-6826, or jegibson@vsu.edu.
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