When it comes to planting trees, selecting the right location is essential for its optimal growth and survival. Soil conditions, moisture availability, slope, appearance and light availability are all important factors to consider when choosing a tree planting site. Drainage is another key factor to consider before planting. If your garden is sloped, the trees and plants at the bottom of your garden will retain more water and may even be prone to drainage problems.
Whether you have acres of land or a small plot, you can benefit from adding trees to your property. To avoid making a mistake when selecting trees, it's important to analyze the planting site and select the appropriate tree species. Planting trees in the middle and on the sides of roads offers many benefits, such as intercepting dust and particles; reducing glare, noise, wind and erosion; visually separating opposing traffic lanes; and reducing cutting costs. Using a backpack sprayer to treat weeds and competing grasses in the fall before planting is an effective way to prepare planting sites.
Some common tree planting tools include a tree planting bag, a KBC bar, a cutting bar, a hoe, and an auger. When planting trees, it's best to get them used to native soil from the start. Planting success in regeneration openings can be improved by cutting and using an herbicide to control any unwanted herbaceous vegetation, trees and shrubs before planting them. A tall tree planted under power lines can become a serious public safety hazard and a major nuisance for service providers.
It's important to avoid planting trees and vegetation that don't have the potential to survive in your region. Determining planting objectives is important because it will often determine the species and number of seedlings needed. Each state's transportation department usually has specific guidelines for planting near highways, such as species selection, planting distance from pavement, and distance between trees. No matter what you decide, make sure you don't set yourself up for failure before you even order your trees. With these challenges in mind, choosing the best site for your tree is critical for its optimal growth and survival.
