A new tree is a long term investment. Choosing the right species for the spot and planting it properly decides how well it grows for decades.
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Most young trees that struggle were planted too deep, in the wrong spot, or without enough care in their first few seasons. Planting with an arborist means the species suits the space, the soil and Alberta's climate, the root flare sits at the right height, and the tree is set up to establish well.
Planting is also a chance to plan ahead: how big the tree will get, where its shade will fall, and how close it will be to the house, fences and lines once it is mature.
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Spring and early fall are the best planting windows in Alberta, when temperatures are mild and roots have time to grow before summer heat or winter freeze. Trees can be planted through the summer too, with more careful watering. Planting into frozen ground or during a heat wave is best avoided.
Trees that cope with Chinook swings, cold winters and dry summers do best. Local yards are full of spruce, pine, aspen, poplar, birch, maple and flowering crabapple. The right choice depends on space, sun and soil, and Marek will suggest options that suit your spot rather than whatever looked good at the nursery.
New trees need regular deep watering for their first few growing seasons, more often in hot, dry spells and less when the ground stays moist. Soaking the root zone slowly is better than frequent light sprinkling. A deep watering in the fall before freeze-up helps evergreens get through an Alberta winter.
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