Write an article based on this "Choose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate the tree’s root structure. Spread out the roots when placing the almond tree in the ground. Water the young almond tree by letting water trickle from a hose. Prune almond trees in the winter. Harvest the almonds in the fall by knocking them from the trees Pry the shells from the hull, and pry the nuts from the shell."
Almond trees won’t thrive if they are not planted in a location with less than 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. They also need soil with good drainage. If you notice that the soil where you plan to plant the almond trees frequently forms puddles, try adding peat or sand to the soil before planting the trees. When the tree has been planted, the soil should come up to the already-existing soil line that’s present on most nursery-grown almond trees. If you’re planning to plant more than 1 almond tree, space the individual trees out by 15–20 feet (4.6–6.1 m). If you plant the almond trees too closely together, their branches and roots may collide with those of the adjacent trees. If the trees’ roots are bundled up, unpack them a little before planting the tree. Also take care to not bend or damage the tree’s large taproot when you plant it.  To ensure that your almond tree grows well, pour 2–3 cups (470–710 mL) of water over the roots before planting. Pour another 2-3 buckets of water over the almond tree once it’s planted to ensure the roots remain moist. If your almond tree hasn’t received any rain for 14 days (2 weeks), take it upon yourself to water the tree. Rather than drenching it with water, turn a garden hose on to release a trickle of water, and set the end of the hose at the base of the tree. Let the hose run until the ground is soaked. After the first 2 years, your almond tree will not need to be watered any more, unless it undergoes severe drought conditions. While the trees are dormant, you can remove unneeded branches without damaging the almond trees. Use a sharp pair of garden shears to lop off any branches that are dead or broken, or that have bent to grow towards the tree’s center. Prune branches near the center of each almond tree so air and light can get through. Your almond trees will need to mature for 2-4 years before they begin producing almonds. . The almonds themselves will grow inside of large, wood-colored hulls. They’ll be ready to harvest once the hulls have opened completely on their own. Shake the tree in order to knock the almond hulls to the ground. Once the nuts have fallen, leave them on the ground for 2 or 3 days to dry out. You’ll need a good nutcracker for this part of the harvesting process. Snap the hull open until you can extract the almond shell. Then, crack open the shells until the almond nut itself emerges. Store the almonds in an airtight container or plastic bag. Keep the nuts in your pantry or a kitchen cabinet.