r/treeplanting

Rookie here planting in Alberta on a contract that’s about 80% mounds and 20% raw. I’m still flagging almost every tree because I keep losing them, and if I don’t, I’m worried about double planting or leaving holes.

How do experienced planters keep track of their trees without flagging every one? I know it is something that comes with time, however on prepped ground I’m hitting 3k days, and on raw I’m struggling to hit 2k.

What techniques are you guys using while working a piece to remeber where you’ve already planted?

I’m trying to push myself because I’d like to come back next season, and I know I need to get comfortable planting raw instead of relying on flagging everything. Any tips would be appreciated.

Im a rookie planter halfway through my season. Today I slept through all my alarms, im having Intense brain fog, I feel physically sick, possibly feverish even. Its been raining for a long time. I tried to go out and plant for about 4 hours and I just got so weak and dizzy I had to stop. I feel super guilty, im wondering if im burned out or getting sick or both? How do I fix this? I feel super bad