The summer months are perfect for many things: Enjoying time at the beach. Sleeping late when school is out. Eating a snow cone before it has time to melt. But the summer months are not good for adding new trees and plants to your landscaping.
The extremes of summer — heat, drought, longer days of sun exposure — make this time of year the worst time to plant. It can be difficult to keep the soil around the tree consistently damp enough to properly feed and nourish a tree when planted this time of year. A tree planted this time of year can become stress, susceptible to pests and disease.
There are certain species of trees that can survive and even thrive when planted properly during the summer months. If you must plant during the extremes of summertime, we’re here to help. We’ll take the time and care to:
- Help you pick out the right tree for your yard, considering the life expectancy of the tree, the full size of the mature tree, and how the tree complements your current landscaping.
- Prepare the tree hole, measuring for the root ball and taking into considering the root growth as it will apply to your home’s foundation and the rest of your landscaping.
- Educate you about tree care. Once the tree goes into the ground, the work isn’t over yet. You’ll need to mulch, keep grass away (it competes with your tree for water and nutrients), and feed and tend to your tree correctly.