er near the tree when you irrigate, build a small wall of soil around the planting hole.
Mulch Around the Tree
Spread a 2-3″ layer of mulch in a 3-4 foot circle around the tree to suppress weeds, retain moisture and prevent damage to the tree from mowers and string trimmers. Keep the mulch pulled away from the trunk and do not create a “mulch volcano”!
And, generally speaking, that’s it. Although you may see many newly-planted trees tied to stakes, that’s usually not needed if the tree has been properly planted. You can learn more about tree staking here >>
As with anything that’s been newly planted, keep an eye on your new tree for insect or disease problems (which are more common when the plant is stressed, like when it’s been transplanted) and make sure the soil isn’t settling or the roots popping up.
And, of course, if you have any questions give us a call. We’re always happy to discuss options for what to plant, where to plant it and if you’d like, we’ll even plant it for you!
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