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Plant trees at the right time and in the right place
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Give Them Time To Take Root:
Autumn is a good time to plant young trees and plan for future generations. Trees planted in the fall gain a head start on regeneration in the spring. Even after the first harsh winter, growing conditions for freshly planted trees and root development remain ideal.
- When planting new trees or transplanting old ones, it’s important to choose a location where the trees will get enough sunlight while still having enough space to develop their roots and canopy.
- However, be sure to avoid the common issue of planting too deeply, as this will lead the bark to decay, causing the trees to die eventually.
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Where (and What) To Plant:
Ask yourself these questions to better find the answer of where to plant trees:
- Where do you want shade?
- Which part of your property do you need to block the wind or create privacy?
- Is there a wet spot in your yard?
- How much space do you have available for a tree?
- Moisture requirements for tree survival can contract and expand the soil around the foundation resulting in cracks and shifting
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Selecting Tree Type:
While it is common to plant flowers and shrubs in your garden, have you ever thought about planting a tree? Many people think of a tree as something that stretches into the sky and takes over a garden, but that is not the case.
- If you have a front yard or a backyard full of greenery filled with various kinds of plants and flowers, it’s essential to give it the care and attention it needs in order to keep it growing rich and healthy.
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- There are many types of trees available, and some can grow to humongous sizes, but there are some that can transform the look of your garden while still remaining small and compact.
- So, how can tree planting help your garden to thrive?
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Add mulch but not too much
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Why Mulch:
Mulch is beneficial to trees. It serves as an excellent fertilizer, repels weeds, and aids trees in surviving drought and harsh temperatures. However, be careful not to apply mulch the wrong way. It could also kill the trees.
- Follow these guidelines to mulch your trees:
- Add mulch as far as the branches’ spread, if possible.
- Keep mulch shallow, around 3 inches deep.
- Keep mulch 3 inches from tree trunks. Don’t let mulch touch the trunk.
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Types of Mulch:
Trees that are not mulched properly might suffer from difficulties, decline, and even die as a result of too much mulch put into their root systems.
- Furthermore, organic mulches, such as shredded bark, seasoned wood chips, pine nuggets, or shredded leaves, are considered good mulch. These will decay slowly and enhance the soil surrounding the tree.
- On the other hand, dyed mulches with a vegetable-based color are harmless.
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Planting Tree Steps:
Trees are remarkably hardy. They survive harsh winters, baking sunshine, waterlogged grounds, and even periods of drought.
- But, much of this is due to the fact that they have good roots, able to search out the nutrients and water the tree needs to survive for decades.
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- Of course, this means the secret to ensuring a tree flourishes is in planting it the right way. Fortunately, this is an easier process than you may think.
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Water trees
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Trees Need Water:
During the hot, dry summer months, newly planted trees require more water. In fact, almost all trees, even the largest, benefit from additional water during summertime. Watering trees helps to reduce stress while also making them healthier.
- Moreover, during a dry fall and winter, watering may be required, especially for freshly planted or established trees.
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How Best to Water:
Water trees slowly and steadily. Tree roots require gentle watering. This permits water to seep beneath the surface of the grass and into the tree roots, where it is needed.
- Watering by using a sprinkler or a spray nozzle sends water to the surface but little to the tree roots.
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Making Your Landscape Smart:
You’ve heard of smart homes; and how a smart home can help save money, make life easier, and add security to your home.
- But what about smart gardens? What could you do to make your landscaping smart for easier maintenance and beauty.
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- Let’s explore some ideas that can convert your garden landscape into something smart. One of the first “smart” item is installing an automated irrigation system using two key components illustrated in this post.
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Protect the roots
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- Healthy trees demand healthy roots, which need healthy soil. To ensure that the ground surrounding your tree is good enough to maintain its greenery, make sure it’s not compacted. Soil compaction stops oxygen and water from reaching the roots.
- Keep soil and roots within your tree’s root zone, which is defined by the drip line. To locate the drip line, draw a circle surrounding your tree that correlates to where the branches spread. Change the grade of the soil or compress the soil that lies inside this sensitive spot to avoid damaging your tree.
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Important observation about tree roots:
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Avoid Planting Trees Close to the House:
Trees can add a lot of natural beauty, privacy, and value to your home, so many homeowners welcome trees on their property. Unfortunately, tree roots can be particularly dangerous, depending on the type of tree and where it is planted.
- Many homeowners don’t realize the potential dangers of tree roots until they have already caused massive amounts of damage.
- — Large tree roots can penetrate the home foundation
- — Tree leaves, branches, and twigs can damage the roof
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- View this post about three of the most common tree root problems and how they can damage your property and cost you money. Plus tips on how to identify these issues before they become too severe.
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Maintain regularly
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Especially In The Growth Stage:
Once you’ve developed the roots for a healthy and mature tree, constant maintenance is necessary to keep the tree growing successfully.
- Maintenance can be quite challenging for an ordinary homeowner, so it’ll be a great idea to seek assistance from local landscaping professionals.
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Trees Add Value:
Lastly, trees are usually appreciated in home landscaping, but when they become unhealthy or seriously damaged, removal is sometimes the only alternative. Tree removal is not a task to be taken lightly due to the significant danger of property damage and injury.
- While small trees can be safely removed by hand, larger trees should be removed by a professional. Professionals that offer tree removal services have the knowledge and equipment required to safely take out even huge and poorly damaged trees.
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General Landscaping Increase Value:
Landscaping improvements make the property look better and increase the value for reselling the home or refinancing the home. Landscaping offers a decent return on investment. The return on investment comes in two ways.
- First, it affects what you can get from the property when you resell it. Second, it affects the improved quality of life you have while living on the property.
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- According to some statistics, landscaping has the ability to increase a home’s resale value by as much as 14 percent.
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CONCUSION
Ignoring your trees’ fundamental needs exposes them to unhealthy growth, disease, and death. That’s why it’s important to learn how to effectively care for your trees. When you know how, you’ll be able to manage their growth no matter the weather conditions.
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