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Diane Muldrow,Bob Staake | 40 pages | 01 Oct 2010 | Random House USA Inc | 9780375864322 | English | New York, United States
7 Best Trees To Plant In Small Gardens
Here's the short answer: Plant trees when they have enough time to establish roots before they're exposed to stressors like high heat, low
temperatures, or not enough water. So in the spring, it bursts forth with leaves and flowers. Of course, trees have different needs, and areas have
different climates. So, we're breaking down best planting times according to climates We Planted a Tree types of trees. The window of
opportunity to plant trees in colder climates -- We Planted a Tree 1 to 3 -- is relatively short.
You can't dig until the ground has warmed, and you've got only a few months to plant before the ground freezes We Planted a Tree. Early spring,
just as the ground thaws, is the best time plant.
Fall can be too late, because trees won't be able to survive the freezing temperatures that can damage roots and stop moisture from reaching the
tree. Bare root trees: These trees are dug from the ground when they are dormant, stored in some moist medium, then shipped bare of soil.
Because these roots are naked, plant these trees in spring when they won't suffer winter injuries. But more important, plant these trees We Planted
a Tree you get them; the trick is to order correctly so they'll arrive when they have the best chance to survive.
Container trees: These trees have been grown in pots or burlap wrapping, and have roots covered in soil. They're not as delicate as bare root
trees, so timing is not quite as important. Plant whenever your tree will have a couple of months to establish roots before extreme temperatures --
hot or cold -- will stress it. Deciduous trees: Deciduous trees make the decision easy, because they tell you when they're going dormant by
dropping their leaves.
Plant in fall, and keep them well-watered even through winter. Evergreens: Plant these early fall or late spring -- just about any time that doesn't see
extreme heat. Conifers: These cone-bearing trees are particularly susceptible to cold weather because their needles lose moisture all winter even
though the tree is sleeping. If you live in a climate where frozen soil prevents water from getting to conifer roots, plant in spring.
Transplants: Transplant trees in spring after the ground has warmed and before the tree sets buds, or in fall after leaves have fallen and before the
ground freezes. Younger trees will endure transplanting better than mature trees, which don't like the shock. Skip to We Planted a Tree. So it's
important to plant trees when they're most likely to survive.
When's the Best Time to Plant Trees? When to Plant Trees in Cold Climates The window of opportunity to plant trees in colder climates -- zones
1 to 3 -- is relatively short. After the first frosts, trees become dormant and require less food through young roots. Tree carbohydrates can go
directly toward root growth, rather than canopy We Planted a Tree. Mild winters give trees enough We Planted a Tree time to establish root
systems that will survive in hot summers.
Make sure you keep young We Planted a Tree well-watered through dry winters. Types of Trees and When to Plant Them Bare root trees: These
trees are dug from the ground when they are dormant, stored in some moist medium, then shipped bare of soil.
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