3 Considerations When Planting a Tree in Your Yard
August 13, 2025
Planting a tree is a lifelong choice that can benefit your yard for generations.
1. Final Size
Think about what size you want your tree to be when it’s full-grown. Is this a tree for your children to climb on, or a tree that won’t impede the view from your window? Imagining how your property will look when your tree is mature can be a good way to narrow down what size you’d prefer.
2. Seasonal Interest
If you love autumn, you might be looking for a tree that will give you beautiful fall colors, or if you’re a fan of spring, you may choose a tree with vibrant flowers at the start of the season.
3. Shade Density
In addition to these items, your arborist will consider other factors when making tree recommendations. One key element is soil type, which is crucial for determining what tree species will thrive in your yard. Soil characteristics such as soil drainage, water retention, and nutrient availability directly influence a tree’s health and growth potential.
Tree species diversity is essential for maintaining a healthy and resilient ecosystem. Urban forests with a variety of species are better equipped to withstand pests, diseases, and the impacts of climate change. When making recommendations, your arborist will consider both your soil type and the existing tree species in your yard and neighborhood to help enhance both the beauty and biodiversity of your landscape.
We don’t expect you to know the answers to all these questions just yet, but these are helpful things you might want to think about before your consultant comes to visit. Which of these elements is the most important to you? Remember, our team will be the ones doing the heavy lifting, so you get to sit back, relax, and build the yard of your dreams.
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