Grouping plants the way they grow in the wild means little to no weeding, fertilizing or pesticides.

Growing habits of sassafras 'Sassafras is a low-maintenance tree that can be grown from US hardiness zone 4 to US hardiness zone 9,' says plant expert Katie Sunderlage, who is based in Wisconsin.

Here are six things to know to help you properly plant a tree.

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The extra time and effort spent on proper tree planting is a small investment for the long dividends paid by a tree in the garden.

In addition to serving as a transition between tall trees and low-growing plants, they also provide landscape color, food and cover for wildlife, particularly birds.