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Calculated Shard: 97 (from laksa048)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa097.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/planting/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/planting/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Use a tree that will grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room— vertically and horizontally—for the canopy and roots to grow.    Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil.   Fill the empty hole with water and check the drainage.  If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its roots are underwater for long periods of time.   Prune the tree sparingly and only if necessary.  Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn’t need to be pruned.  Set the tree in the hole with the root collar (area just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade.  Planting too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don’t pick up the tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball.  Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out.  Gently fill the hole with the same soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots.  Stake the tree only if necessary. Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place more than one year.  Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to three inches deep and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark, leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady, boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.  Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don’t over water.  A newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of trunk—per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent watering.  Protect the tree from animals and humans.  Staking to the ground a wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from motorized weed-eaters, which can easily kill your tree.  Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment.  ","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/tree-care\/planting\/#main)\n\n## Texas A\\&M Forest Service\nConserve. Protect. Lead.\n\n- [News](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/news\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/jobs\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/contact-us\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/?s)\n\nDark Mode  On Off\n\n1. [About Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/)\n2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/wildfire-and-other-disasters\/)\n3. [Forest & Land](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/forest-land\/)\n4. [Trees](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/)\n5. [Grants & Assistance](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/grants-financial-assistance\/)\n6. [Education & Outreach](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/education-outreach\/)\n\nMenu\n\nMain Menu\n\n1. [About Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/)\n2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/wildfire-and-other-disasters\/)\n3. [Forest & Land](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/forest-land\/)\n4. [Trees](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/)\n5. [Grants & Assistance](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/grants-financial-assistance\/)\n6. [Education & Outreach](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/education-outreach\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/news\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/jobs\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/contact-us\/)\n\n1. [About Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/)\n2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/wildfire-and-other-disasters\/)\n3. [Forest & Land](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/forest-land\/)\n4. [Trees](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/)\n5. [Grants & Assistance](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/grants-financial-assistance\/)\n6. [Education & Outreach](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/education-outreach\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/news\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/jobs\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/contact-us\/)\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/)\n2. [Trees](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/)\n3. [Tree Care](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/tree-care\/)\n4. Planting\n\n# Planting\nHow to properly plant a tree\n\n![two community members working together to dig a hole using shovels](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tree-Planting-1-1024x768.jpg)\n\nPlanting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting.\n\nThree of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots.\n\nIf appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated properly, the tree has a good chance of thriving.\n\n[Texas Tree Planting Guide](http:\/\/texastreeplanting.tamu.edu\/)\n\n1. **Select the right tree for your location.**\n\nUse a tree that will grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room— vertically and horizontally—for the canopy and roots to grow.\n\n1. **Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball.**\n\nDig a square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil.\n\n1. **Fill the empty hole with water and check the drainage.**\n\nIf it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its roots are underwater for long periods of time.\n\n1. **Prune the tree sparingly and only if necessary.**\n\nRemove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn’t need to be pruned.\n\n1. **Set the tree in the hole with the root collar (area just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade.**\n\nPlanting too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don’t pick up the tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball.\n\n1. **Remove all foreign materials from the root ball.**\n\nThis includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out.\n\n1. **Gently fill the hole with the same soil that came out of the hole.**\n\nDo not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots.\n\n1. **Stake the tree only if necessary.**\n\nConsult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place more than one year.\n\n1. **Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to three inches deep and up to but not touching the trunk.**\n\nWood chips, pine bark, leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady, boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add nutrients to the soil as they decompose.\n\n1. **Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don’t over water.**\n\nA newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of trunk—per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent watering.\n\n1. **Protect the tree from animals and humans.**\n\nStaking to the ground a wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from motorized weed-eaters, which can easily kill your tree.\n\n1. **Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing season.**\n\nToo much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment.\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/trees\/tree-care\/planting\/#top)\n\nFind us on Social Media\n\n## Texas A\\&M Forest Service\n200 Technology Way  \n \\#1281  \n College Station, TX 77845\n\nPhone: [(979) 458-6600](tel:+01-979-458-6600)\n\n## About Texas A\\&M Forest Service\n- [News & Events](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/news\/)\n- [Open Records Request](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/about-the-agency\/open-records-request\/)\n- [Jobs](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/about\/jobs\/)\n- [Staff Resources](http:\/\/staff.tfs.tamu.edu\/)\n\n## About Texas A\\&M University\n- [tamus.edu (external link)](https:\/\/www.tamus.edu\/)\n- [agrilife.tamu.edu (external link)](http:\/\/agrilifetoday.tamu.edu\/)\n\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/contact-us\/)\n- [Accessibility, Site Policies & Public Notices](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/accessibility-site-policies-and-public-notices\/)\n- [Statutory Reports](https:\/\/tfsweb.tamu.edu\/accessibility-site-policies-and-public-notices\/statutory-reports\/)\n- [Texas.gov](http:\/\/texas.gov\/)\n- [Texas Homeland Security](https:\/\/gov.texas.gov\/)\n- [TRAIL](https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/trail\/index.html)\n- [Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse](https:\/\/secure.ethicspoint.com\/domain\/media\/en\/gui\/19681\/index.html)\n\n© 2025 Texas A\\&M Forest Service. All Rights Reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":null,"meta_canonical":null}

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Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	4.3 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	PASS	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	Not set

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URL	https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/planting/
Last Crawled	2025-12-01 04:15:56 (4 months ago)
First Indexed	2025-06-10 23:35:06 (10 months ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Planting - Texas A&M Forest Service
Meta Description	null
Meta Canonical	null
Boilerpipe Text	Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting. Three of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots. If appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated properly, the tree has a good chance of thriving. Select the right tree for your location. Use a tree that will grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room— vertically and horizontally—for the canopy and roots to grow. Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil. Fill the empty hole with water and check the drainage. If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its roots are underwater for long periods of time. Prune the tree sparingly and only if necessary. Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn’t need to be pruned. Set the tree in the hole with the root collar (area just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade. Planting too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don’t pick up the tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball. Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out. Gently fill the hole with the same soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. Stake the tree only if necessary. Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place more than one year. Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to three inches deep and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark, leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady, boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add nutrients to the soil as they decompose. Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don’t over water. A newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of trunk—per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent watering. Protect the tree from animals and humans. Staking to the ground a wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from motorized weed-eaters, which can easily kill your tree. Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment.
Markdown	[Skip to content](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/planting/#main) ## Texas A\&M Forest Service Conserve. Protect. Lead. - [News](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/news/) - [Jobs](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/jobs/) - [Contact Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/contact-us/) [Search](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/?s) Dark Mode On Off 1. [About Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/) 2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/) 3. [Forest & Land](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/forest-land/) 4. [Trees](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/) 5. [Grants & Assistance](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/grants-financial-assistance/) 6. [Education & Outreach](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/education-outreach/) Menu Main Menu 1. [About Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/) 2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/) 3. [Forest & Land](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/forest-land/) 4. [Trees](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/) 5. [Grants & Assistance](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/grants-financial-assistance/) 6. [Education & Outreach](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/education-outreach/) - [News](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/news/) - [Jobs](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/jobs/) - [Contact Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/contact-us/) 1. [About Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/) 2. [Wildfire & Other Disasters](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wildfire-and-other-disasters/) 3. [Forest & Land](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/forest-land/) 4. [Trees](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/) 5. [Grants & Assistance](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/grants-financial-assistance/) 6. [Education & Outreach](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/education-outreach/) - [News](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/news/) - [Jobs](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/jobs/) - [Contact Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/contact-us/) 1. [Home](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/) 2. [Trees](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/) 3. [Tree Care](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/) 4. Planting # Planting How to properly plant a tree ![two community members working together to dig a hole using shovels](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tree-Planting-1-1024x768.jpg) Planting and establishing trees is about managing air and moisture in the soil. Manage these correctly and trees will grow quickly following planting. Three of the most common causes of poor tree establishment or death are planting too deep, improper watering, and girdling roots. If appropriate species are planted at the right depth and irrigated properly, the tree has a good chance of thriving. [Texas Tree Planting Guide](http://texastreeplanting.tamu.edu/) 1. Select the right tree for your location. Use a tree that will grow well in your part of the state and make sure it has plenty of room— vertically and horizontally—for the canopy and roots to grow. 1. Dig the hole at least twice as wide as the root ball. Dig a square hole no deeper than the root ball. This keeps the roots from settling too deep while still allowing them to penetrate the surrounding soil. 1. Fill the empty hole with water and check the drainage. If it takes longer than 24 hours to drain, select another site. A tree will die if its roots are underwater for long periods of time. 1. Prune the tree sparingly and only if necessary. Remove only dead, broken and diseased branches and roots that are crushed and girdling, or growing around the main stem. Removing even a small portion of healthy canopy actually slows root growth and delays establishment. A thoughtfully selected tree shouldn’t need to be pruned. 1. Set the tree in the hole with the root collar (area just above the roots) flush or slightly above natural grade. Planting too deep is a leading cause of mortality in newly planted trees. Don’t pick up the tree by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball. 1. Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. This includes wires, twine, cords, containers and non-biodegradable bags. If planting a tree with roots wrapped in burlap, remove as much of the burlap as possible. This allows water to seep in and the roots to grow out. 1. Gently fill the hole with the same soil that came out of the hole. Do not add soil amendments. Settle the soil with water. Packing the soil damages and breaks fine roots. 1. Stake the tree only if necessary. Consult a professional if staking is required. Stakes should not be left in place more than one year. 1. Mulch around the tree at least out to the drip line, two to three inches deep and up to but not touching the trunk. Wood chips, pine bark, leaf litter and hay are great mulches. Mulching keeps soil temperature fairly steady, boosts soil moisture retention and keeps weeds at bay. Organic mulches add nutrients to the soil as they decompose. 1. Water the tree for at least the first two years, but don’t over water. A newly planted tree requires six to eight gallons of water for every diameter inch of trunk—per week. A thorough soaking is much better than light, frequent watering. 1. Protect the tree from animals and humans. Staking to the ground a wire-mesh cage at least three feet in diameter and four feet tall can keep deer and livestock from eating your tree. It also can safeguard your tree from motorized weed-eaters, which can easily kill your tree. 1. Do not fertilize the tree during the first growing season. Too much nitrogen will burn tender roots, slowing growth and delaying establishment. [Back to top](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/planting/#top) Find us on Social Media ## Texas A\&M Forest Service 200 Technology Way \#1281 College Station, TX 77845 Phone: [(979) 458-6600](tel:+01-979-458-6600) ## About Texas A\&M Forest Service - [News & Events](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/news/) - [Open Records Request](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/about-the-agency/open-records-request/) - [Jobs](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/about/jobs/) - [Staff Resources](http://staff.tfs.tamu.edu/) ## About Texas A\&M University - [tamus.edu (external link)](https://www.tamus.edu/) - [agrilife.tamu.edu (external link)](http://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/) - [Contact Us](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/contact-us/) - [Accessibility, Site Policies & Public Notices](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/accessibility-site-policies-and-public-notices/) - [Statutory Reports](https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/accessibility-site-policies-and-public-notices/statutory-reports/) - [Texas.gov](http://texas.gov/) - [Texas Homeland Security](https://gov.texas.gov/) - [TRAIL](https://www.tsl.texas.gov/trail/index.html) - [Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse](https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/19681/index.html) © 2025 Texas A\&M Forest Service. All Rights Reserved.
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Root Hash	8130125333590217697
Unparsed URL	edu,tamu!tfsweb,/trees/tree-care/planting/ s443