07/09/2026
One year later… 🌳
We stopped back to check on a landscape installation we completed last spring, and this is exactly what we hope to see.
The Black Cedar privacy hedge has established beautifully, the crabapples have put on excellent new growth, and the hemlocks are thriving despite being planted beneath a mature tree canopy.
Successful tree planting isn’t just about what goes in the ground on day one.
It’s about:
✔️ Investing in high-quality nursery stock.
✔️ Planting at the proper depth with correct root flare exposure.
✔️ Preparing the soil appropriately.
✔️ Applying mulch correctly (without creating mulch volcanoes).
✔️ And most importantly… providing consistent irrigation during the establishment period.
The first one to three years after planting are the most critical. Even the best trees can struggle without adequate water, while healthy, properly planted trees with good aftercare reward you with years of vigorous growth.
It’s always rewarding to revisit a project and see everything filling in exactly as planned. That’s the difference proper installation and aftercare can make.
Thank you to our clients for following the watering recommendations—it really shows.
🌿 Plant it right. Water it well. Enjoy it for decades.