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I took the tree back to the nursery. One of the guys there took a knife and cut the tree at the line and the damage went about 1/4" in.
I picked up another tree from the same lot and when I dug down to find the flare there was no damage.
I planted that darned tree 3 times!
First time - Bought tree from another nursery. When I dug to find flare the tree had a wicked crook in the trunk. Took it back for credit.
Second time - Bought tree from different nursery and found the wound when searching for the flare.
Third time - Picked up replacement tree and planted again. It finally had a straight and healthy flare..
Yes folks, that comes to about 14 man hours to plant one tree. I think I'll spend a little more time at the nursery making my selections next visit.
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As a father I was always aware that I was raising my sons to leave home, marry, establish families, and be men who could stand on their own two feet. We must fulfill our own destiny. I really wasn't concerned about what they might 'do' but I wanted them to 'be' good men.
- David Epps
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