gardening

• Choose at least a 5-6' tree grown to nursery standards.
• Select a site with enough room for roots and branches to reach full size. Avoid overhead and underground utilities.
• Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and 3-5 times its diameter by loosening the soil. Dig a hole in the middle of the area and set the root ball even with the ground level.
• Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets in planting area.
• Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree is unable to stand up to wind.

The following guide is meant as a basic strategy for getting by for free or very cheap in the city of Minneapolis. The places and services listed are only a sampling of what can be found for free in Minneapolis. Being creative and persistent can provide almost anyone with nearly everything they need for free. Happy gathering, scavenging and foraging!