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Plant a Tree the Right Way

Plant a Tree the Right Way

If you are waiting for the perfect time to plant a tree, you are lucky because spring and…

Mar 22,2022

If you are waiting for the perfect time to plant a tree, you are lucky because spring and fall are here. However, as you rush to plant trees in your backyard and restore your home’s aesthetics, you must ensure the trees are planted correctly. That’s why it is advisable to consult a tree care company for professional tips on enhancing your trees and avoiding premature tree death. The professionals at Sesmas Tree Service have come up with a detailed step-by-step tree planting guide so that you can enjoy durable, healthy trees.

Plant a Tree the Right Way

How to Dig a Planting Hole for Your Tree

Start by digging a hole three times the width of your new tree’s root ball, and ensure that the soil around it is well-drained and loose, easy to amend, and free of rocks. Another vital factor to consider when digging a tree hole is the depth, which needs to be the same as the tree’s root ball. Ensuring that the depth is correct provides a stable and solid foundation that prevents it from sinking.

Another reason why maintaining the proper hole depth is to prevent tree deterioration and death resulting from planting in a deeper hole. There’s no formula to digging the perfect spot, and all that’s required is to ensure that the tree trunk is slightly higher than the soil around it. When planting a new tree, always ensure that the tree’s trunk flare is always visible, meaning you’ll have to pull away the soil to find the root ball.

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You need to ensure that you are not planting a tree in low spots to avoid the risk of water pooling and mulch washing down and collecting around the trunk flare before it eventually covers it completely. If this is not dealt with in time, it can lead to fungal growth, attract pests and insects, damage, or kill your new tree before it fully matures.

Backfilling the Planting Hole

Once you have safely positioned the new tree in its hole, you need to use the same soil you dug out to backfill the hole. Ensure that the tree is steady before utilizing a shovel to fill the soil around the tree’s root ball. Most people concerned with the nutrient content in their soil opt to add amendments, to improve fertility and the soil structure. However, before doing that, you should consult a tree service provider to determine if it is necessary and how much is required.

As you backfill, ensure that the soil settles evenly, preventing air pockets from forming. You need to ensure that water and air move freely through the soil, which can be difficult if there are air pockets. We recommend backfilling the soil in layers and tamping it gently before watering the new tree. If you follow this guide, you are guaranteed a healthy and lush lawn. Contact us today at Sesmas Tree Service, and schedule an appointment with our experts.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

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