Tree Planting

Establishing gardens are an important part of being a property owner and creating a home.  Trees and plants are often selected for particular characteristics, such as type of blossom, foliage and species origin.

When making choices, it is critical to remember that certain types of vegetation can be dangerous if they grow within close proximity to powerlines.  Selecting a species that won’t grow up into powerlines is an important step to creating a safe environment in your community.

Planting trees is an easy and effective way to beautify your property, provide shade in summer and wind protection in winter and enhance privacy all while increasing real estate values at the same time. Since a tree is such a visible part of the landscape care must be taken to ensure proper growth conditions are maintained.  A tree is far more difficult - and expensive - to replace, once mature in the landscape, than most shrubs.  However, with some advance planning, trees too can be easily maintained.

When selecting the type of tree, determine the type of tree appropriate for your property and your needs.  Climate and soil play big roles.  A date palm might have a tough time surviving a Minneapolis winter, for example.  And a water-hungry willow would starve in the desert sands.  Make sure that the tree species you are considering can flourish in your local climate and soil conditions (designated hardiness zone).