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As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
DALE NAPIER
As a lawn care service professional from Nixa, Missouri, it is my goal to answer some of the most commonly asked customer questions about lawn care. |
As more and more leaves begin to fall, it is the perfect time of the year to think about putting a new tree or two in the ground. While there are many companies that provide quality tree planting in Nixa and Springfield, such as Dale’s Lawn Service, many people prefer to try their own hand at it. Here is a short guide that will help you know the basics of fall tree planting in the Ozarks. Timing Trees can be planted throughout the year, but many people agree that the fall months are one of the best seasons. Why? Because the cool temperatures are not as hard on a young tree that is being transplanted and trees planted in the fall months have time to establish themselves before spring. This means that they usually produce new growth and bloom earlier than others planted in spring time. Fall and winter is also a time when most of the nutrients are at work developing the root system of a tree, instead of the leaves and seeds, in the spring time months. Location Where you choose to plant your tree is even more important then when you plant. Be sure to select a place where there is adequate sun for the type of tree you desire to grow, as well as room to expand. Be careful about planting trees too close to homes, driveways, power lines, or similar. Check your tree’s maximum growth height and width, and plan accordingly. Be sure to also check for any underground utilities or lines that may interfere with the initial planting or the root expansion of your tree. Digging Once you have selected the tree you want to plant, made sure you have chosen the perfect location, and had all underground utilities marked for safety, it is time to start digging. An ideal hole will only be as deep as the root ball, allowing a small lip of roots to remain above ground level, but will be very big around. In most cases, experts recommend that the hole be at least 1.5 times as wide around as the roots, but can be even bigger if you desire. Planting To plant the tree in your prepared hole, remove any pots or wrappers and gently set it inside the space, as centered as possible. If the root ball is below ground level, fill in under it to lift it up a bit. Once you have it perfect, backfill around the roots with soil. You may want to use the dirt that came out of the hole, or you may choose to supplement with enriched soil, designed to enhance tree growth. Pack the soil to remove any air pockets. Finishing Up Once the tree is in the ground, be sure to water it well. This will settle the soil, as well as provide a drink for roots that may have dried out slightly during transplant. Adding a nice thick layer of mulch on top is a great idea as well. Mulch will help prevent weeds from growing, will insulate the roots over the winter, and will also help with moisture retention as well. When applying mulch, pile it about 3 inches high over the area where the hole was dug, but do not let it touch the trunk, as wet mulch can lead to trunk rot in some cases. For more benefits of applying mulch in Springfield, visit this article. Sound like more than you want to tackle? Dale’s Lawn Service offers tree planting services in Nixa, Springfield, and the surrounding areas. Give us a call at 417-414-8355 or visit our contact page to request a free estimate. We also offer fall cleanups in Springfield, gutter cleaning, and a variety of other lawn and landscape services. Images Courtesy of Exsodus and Amenic181 via freedigitalphotos.net
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