June is a great month to plant trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Pay close attention to their watering requirements because their root systems will be in the original soil ball of the plant for the first several months. Note that these plants may require an occasional hand watering until they begin to establish.

The best time to plant is in the early spring or fall when the ground is thawed and plants are dormant.

BOB: While there are a few trees (Oaks and "fleshy rooted" trees) that should only be dug in the spring, most plants today are containerized or balled-and-burlapped (B+B) and can be planted anytime of the year. [More about shrub planting and tree planting]

In either early Spring or throughout the Fall. The reason is that the soil temperature is low and the tree's roots can easily acclimate to the new soil where it will live for the rest of its life without stress. It takes about 30-45 days for a tree to root-in and begin living on its own without the additional care required to sustain its life. If a drought would occur, a minimum of 25 gallons or 1" of water would be required per tree per week to keep them alive.

We offer a comprehensive planting service, depending on the location of the site and the number of trees and shrubs that require planting. Please contact us with your specific requirements and we will be delighted to provide you with a quote.

Never transplant ornamental trees and shrubs any deeper than they were already planted. After digging the planting hole only as deep as the root ball, backfill around the root ball using existing soil so that the plant will sit in the hole at the same level it was growing in the container. Research indicates that the addition of organic amendments is not needed.

The best time for planting trees is dependent on what type of tree is being planted. Most conservation tree plantings in Indiana are done with bare-root seedlings that may only be one or two years old. These seedlings should be planted in the Spring. Depending on weather conditions, March to mid May is the ideal time. Containerized seedlings can be planted in either Spring or Fall for most species.

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Late fall or winter is the best time to do your transplanting because most plant material is dormant and you will have a less likely chance of the plant going into shock. You also need to make sure you water the newly transplanted material before you fill the hole in with dirt. And every day for the next week, you should water the plant using a slow trickle to ensure that the roots get a thorough soaking.

The best time to plant is between September and March but container-grown plants can be planted at any time of year provided they are given sufficient water. We do not recommend planting large specimens in the hot summer months (July and August). If you plant between September and March, you probably won't need to water them unless you want to increase the amount of growth you get over the summer period.

After construction, normal farming operations can resume. Landscaping can be planted within the right-of-way in yard areas. However, if Dominion should need access to the pipeline in these areas for maintenance work, these plants will have to be removed. It is best to discuss your plans with your land agent during easement negotiations.

In the Texas Bayou Region, the best time to plant trees are generally mid November to late February. Planting in late fall or winter will allow roots to become established before moisture demanding summer sets in. For planting techniques please refer to the Houston Area Urban Forestry Council’s Tree Information Center page located on this web site.

My recommendation would be to get plant material locally whenever possible. A local nursery or garden center is more likely to have plants adapted to this area and can answer questions or concerns on the spot. You can also see what you are buying.

Most berries are produced on shrubs, which also produce seed and nectar as well as attracting insects for the birds. Some good shrubs include chokecherry, elderberries, dogwoods and barberries. Your local nursery will be able to advise about the best native plants for your region, ones that are easy to grow and require little pesticides.

The shade tree program distributes trees to be planted twelve months of the year. Availability of tree species is best in late spring, summer, and early fall. During the hot summer months extra care should be taken when loosening the root ball and providing deep watering on a regular basis. More on planting Local arborists and other tree experts selected SMUD's shade tree program trees.

To give your new tree the best possible chance of flourishing you should plant when it is devoid of leaves - usually November through to March.

Spring is an ideal time to plant new citrus trees. Garden centers have a good supply to pick from, and the trees are ready to begin root and shoot growth. Make sure you give the new tree a sunny site and space the trees at least 12 to 15 feet apart. If you miss the spring planting season, don't worry. Container-grown trees are available year-round. They can be added to the landscape anytime.

There are many plants that attract birds or butterflies. Creating a garden that attracts them is easy. By putting a small bird bath or even a small pond in your garden, you attract many migratory and year round birds. Having plenty of seed or berry producing plants, such as hollies, is important if you want birds to stay. Attracting butterflies is easy with plants that are rich in flower nectar. One of the most popular plants for them is the Butterfly bush.

Yes, but you must own the site and either perform or contract the maintenance on them. If they become unsightly or limit access to other lots they will be removed and discarded.

Never transplant ornamental trees and shrubs any deeper than they were planted in the container. Dig the planting hole twice as large as the root ball, but no deeper. There is no benefit from back fill amendments, unless the entire planting bed is amended.

Answer – If you want to put plantings on or near your POWTS you should plant species of plants that have a herbacious root system. If you select plants that have a woody root system and plant them very close to, or on top of, the absorption field it will experience root problems. The roots from this plant group tend to grow or migrate in the direction of a moisture source and work their way into the piping network. Once inside the network the roots begin to clog the piping.

Yes, but you must use what are termed "containerised trees". These are trees grown in pots, such as you would see in a garden centre. These trees are more expensive to buy and require greater care after planting, especially watering.

The old arborist saying goes, “the best time to prune is when the pruners are sharp,” meaning that trees can be pruned at any time. This is still true for most trees, although there are some points to consider and some limited exceptions to the rule.

The choice over whether to divide large plants really depends on your growing goals and situation. You may wish to grow the plant into a larger 'specimen plant' that will produce larger and more flowers reliably, or you may want to produce divisions for trade or sale if the plant is in demand. Because most of our plants 'work by producing seed, we are very hesitant to divide them unless they fall apart at a division point when they are repotted.

Yes. Many plants are available for purchase during spring when weather conditions are generally favorable for plant establishment. Plant early, after danger of frost and before summer stress.

My feeling is that a person is better off not to buy new plants until you are ready to plant them. Develop the landscape plan before purchasing the plants.

Yes. However, wait until the soil has a chance to warm up. Maintaining a 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is all that is necessary.

You can still plant shrubs at this time of the year. Actually, it is a very good time of the year to plant because you do not have to worry about the heat of the summer. If you plant in September and October the roots still have a chance to become well established before thewinter. This is also the right time of year to prune your shrubs and cut many back. This is because it has already done its growing for the year and you will not cut off any of the buds.