Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in the Tri-Cities and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.
If any woody plants cannot be planted for more than a week, their roots should be
covered with mulch or moist soil and the plants should be placed in a protected and
shaded area. In all cases root systems should not be allowed to dry out; dry roots can
severely decrease the potential for transplant success.
Trees and shrubs must be protected when transporting to a planting site. Covered trucks
and vans are best, but if a pickup truck is used, a tarp must be in place to protect the plant
canopies and roots from drying winds in transit.
Planting and Post-Planting Care
Adequate planting holes are vital to initial tree survival during transplants. Tree pits should be dug two to three times wider than the transplant tree’s root ball. If the soil is clay and the sides of the hole become glazed during digging, the sides of the hole should be roughened with a shovel or spade. Tree pits should be pre-watered before planting in dry soils, as this prevents initial post-plant water from migrating away from the root ball.
Transplanted trees should be replanted at the same depth from which they were removed
for successful transplant. Damaged roots caused by transplanting should be clean-cut with a sharp blade prior to planting to prevent stress. If any circling or kinked roots are discovered during the transplantation procedure, sever them to prevent future girdling of the plant. Orient the tree in the same direction, relative to the sun, as it was facing in its previous location.
We will continue this series over the next few months covering a wide array of topics. Don’t forget, when you’re looking for the best tree care company in Benton City, we’d love the chance to earn your business.