Tree Planting

Our professional tree planting service in Parker, CO, helps you select and install the perfect trees to enhance your landscape. We ensure proper planting techniques for long term tree health and vitality on your property.

The Benefits of Tree Planting

Our tree planting service offers numerous enduring benefits for your property and the local environment. Planting new trees significantly enhances your landscape’s beauty, adding vibrant color, pleasing texture, and improved structure for immediate visual appeal. Well chosen trees can increase your property value substantially, making them a wise long term investment. They provide essential shade during hot Parker summers, which can contribute to reducing your home cooling costs. Strategically placed trees also act as effective windbreaks, protecting your home and garden from strong, damaging winds. Trees actively improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and producing vital oxygen, fostering a healthier local environment for everyone. Additionally, they provide crucial habitat and food sources for local wildlife, including birds and beneficial insects. Tree roots also play an important role in reducing soil erosion and improving water infiltration into the ground. Adding trees to your landscape can create a more peaceful, inviting, and enjoyable outdoor living space for you and your family. Our expert planting ensures these benefits are maximized right from the start, representing an investment in a greener, more sustainable future.

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Our tree planting methodology strictly adheres to current arboricultural best practices. This promotes optimal root development and robust tree vigor from day one. We begin by preparing the planting site meticulously, making sure the hole is dug to the correct width and depth for the specific tree. Typically, the hole is prepared to be one and a half to two times wider than the root ball.This wider excavation allows the roots to spread easily into the surrounding native soil. Before planting, our team carefully inspects the tree’s root system, expertly addressing any circling roots that could potentially hinder future growth and stability and remove excess soil around the tree to achieve optimal soil depth. We then remove the cage/container and gently place the tree in the hole, ensuring it is perfectly straight and positioned at the proper depth, with the critical root flare visible at the soil line. Correct planting depth is one of the most vital factors for a new tree’s survival and establishment.

N&D Tree & Crane Services also offers valuable advice on correctly mulching your newly planted trees. We generally recommend applying a two to three inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the tree. We ensure it is kept a few inches away from the trunk itself to prevent moisture related issues. Mulch helps conserve precious soil moisture, effectively suppress unwanted weed growth, regulate soil temperature against extremes, and gradually add beneficial organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. However, the practice of “volcano mulching,” where mulch is piled high directly against the tree trunk, should always be avoided. It can lead to serious problems like trunk rot and pest infestations. Our team ensures mulching is done correctly to truly benefit your new tree. We can also discuss staking requirements if they are necessary for your specific tree type and particular site conditions.

Choosing our professional tree planting service ensures your significant investment is protected. Your new trees will have the best possible chance of thriving in their new Parker home. Many common and costly tree problems can often be traced back to improper planting techniques used at the time of installation. Our ISA Certified Arborists and experienced crew fully understand the nuances of correct tree installation. This includes handling the delicate root ball carefully to ensure precise planting depth and appropriate soil preparation. We are fully insured, providing you with complete peace of mind throughout the entire planting process. N&D Tree & Crane Services is dedicated to enhancing the green canopy of Parker, one carefully planted tree at a time. We take immense pride in our meticulous and knowledgeable approach to every tree planting project.

Our team is equipped with the right tools and the deep horticultural knowledge required to plant trees of various sizes. This ranges from smaller container grown trees to larger balled and burlapped specimens. We carefully consider all the logistics involved in transporting and handling larger trees. This prevents any damage to the tree itself or to your property during the process. We can expertly advise on the best time of year for planting specific tree species in Colorado, generally spring or fall. This timing takes advantage of milder temperatures and more adequate natural moisture. Our comprehensive service includes detailed site assessment, expert species selection guidance, professional installation according to industry standards, and clear initial care instructions. We are truly passionate about trees and want to share that passion by helping you grow beautiful, healthy trees that will last.

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At N&D Tree in Parker, CO, we dedicate ourselves to delivering customized tree care solutions to various clients. Our expertise covers numerous sectors, such as utility companies, municipalities, fire mitigation services, commercial and residential properties, property management, homeowners associations, insurance companies, and forestry and natural resource management organizations. For an immediate response feel free to give us a call anytime.

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Board Certified Master Arborist for Tree Planting

Involving our Board Certified Master Arborist in your tree planting project brings an exceptional level of expertise. This ensures optimal outcomes for your new trees. Their comprehensive knowledge of diverse tree species, detailed site assessment techniques, soil science principles, and root development patterns is invaluable in selecting the right tree for the right place. Our Master Arborist can foresee potential long term issues and expertly guide planting practices to prevent future problems. This makes sure your tree thrives for decades to come. They possess a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between trees and their surrounding environment. This advanced certification reflects a profound dedication to the highest standards of arboriculture. N&D Tree & Crane Services utilizes this top tier expertise to guarantee your new trees in Parker get the best possible start in life.

Most Common Tree Planting Questions

Planting a new tree is an exciting addition to your Parker landscape, and our clients often have questions about the process. We want to ensure you have all the information needed to feel confident about your new trees. Our team is here to provide expert answers and support.

Choosing the “best” tree for Colorado, particularly in Parker, hinges on your specific site conditions and landscaping goals. Our state’s climate presents unique challenges.
These include variable temperatures, low humidity, often alkaline soils, and occasional drought. Selecting resilient, adapted species is paramount. Excellent choices frequently include native trees like Ponderosa Pine and Colorado Blue Spruce. Both are naturally suited to our environment. For deciduous shade trees, certain Maples , Oaks, Lindens, and Honeylocusts can perform well if carefully chosen for the site. Our N&D Tree & Crane Services team always recommends a thorough site assessment before making any final decisions. This ensures a good match between tree and location.

When selecting a tree, our ISA Certified Arborists consider factors like your soil type and the amount of daily sunlight the area receives. We also look at the available space for mature growth, both above and below ground, and proximity to structures or utility lines. We then discuss your preferences for tree size, desired shape, fall color, or whether you prefer an evergreen or deciduous variety. For instance, if you need a smaller ornamental tree, Serviceberry or certain Hawthorn varieties might be suitable choices. Matching the tree’s mature characteristics with your landscape’s limitations and opportunities is crucial. This planning prevents future issues like overcrowding or root damage. Careful planning at this stage is invaluable.

Ultimately, there isn’t one single “best” tree. Instead, there is the best tree for your specific situation and yard. N&D Tree & Crane Services specializes in helping Parker homeowners make these informed decisions effectively. We source healthy, high quality trees from reputable local nurseries. This ensures they are already acclimated to our region’s conditions. Our expertise ensures you select a tree that will not only survive but truly thrive. It will add beauty and value to your property for many years. Based on a professional evaluation of your yard, we can provide a tailored list of recommended trees perfectly suited for your needs.

Newly planted trees require consistent, adequate watering. This is especially true during their first one to two years as they work to establish their root systems in a new Parker environment. The exact amount and frequency of watering will depend on several factors. These include the tree species, its overall size, your specific soil type, current weather conditions (temperature, rainfall, wind), and the time of year. Our N&D Tree & Crane Services team provides specific watering guidelines tailored to your new tree and its unique site conditions. Generally, for the first few weeks after planting, more frequent watering, perhaps two to three times a week, might be necessary. This keeps the root
ball consistently moist but importantly, not waterlogged.

A good general guideline is to apply approximately 10 gallons of water per inch of the tree’s trunk diameter at each watering session. For example, a young tree with a two inch diameter trunk would benefit from about 20 gallons of water each time you water. It is almost always better to water deeply and less frequently than it is to water shallowly and often. Deep watering encourages the tree’s roots to grow deeper into the soil. This in turn makes the tree more drought tolerant and resilient over time. We recommend using a slow soak method. Examples are a soaker hose, tree gator, or letting a regular garden hose trickle slowly at the base of the tree over an extended period, allowing water to penetrate deeply.

Remember, overwatering can be just as harmful to a new tree as underwatering. It can potentially lead to root rot and other issues. Our team at N&D Tree & Crane Services will provide you with clear, easy to follow instructions on how to properly water your newly planted tree. This ensures its successful establishment and promotes its long term health. Our goal is to set you up for success.

In most situations, our N&D Tree & Crane Services team generally advises against fertilizing a new tree immediately at the time of planting. This is particularly true with high nitrogen fertilizers. Newly planted trees are often under some stress as they adapt to their new environment. Their primary energy focus is on root establishment and growth, not necessarily rapid top foliar growth. Adding fertilizer right away can sometimes hinder this crucial root development.The main focus during this initial phase should be on providing good soil conditions and ensuring adequate, consistent water.

Most soils in the Parker area already contain sufficient nutrients for a young tree to begin its growth successfully. Before even considering fertilizer, it’s far more important to ensure the tree is planted correctly at the proper depth. The soil must have good structure to allow for root growth. It also must receive appropriate watering. If there is a known, specific nutrient deficiency in your soil, a professional soil test can determine this. Then a slow release fertilizer or specific organic amendments might be beneficial. However, this should always be guided by professional advice from an arborist. Our ISA Certified Arborists can assess your soil and make sound recommendations if fertilization is truly needed.

Once the tree has become well established, typically after the first year or two, a light application of a balanced, slow release fertilizer might be considered. It’s important to note that over fertilizing can be detrimental to tree health.

The best times for planting most trees in Parker, CO, and indeed along the Front Range, are generally during the milder spring and fall seasons. Planting in the spring, after the ground has fully thawed but before the intense heat of summer arrives, allows the tree to begin establishing its root system before facing
the hot, dry weather in late summer. Cooler temperatures and typically more consistent natural moisture in spring provide favorable conditions for new root growth and development. Our N&D Tree & Crane Services team often schedules many of our clients’ planting projects during this optimal window. This is roughly from April through late June each year. This timing gives trees a strong start.

Fall planting, usually from September through October (and sometimes even into early November if the weather remains mild), presents another excellent opportunity for tree installation for deciduous trees. During the fall months, the soil is still warm enough to encourage continued root growth. The cooling air temperatures reduce water loss from the leaves and lessen overall stress on the tree. Fall planting is generally not recommended for evergreen trees as they still remain partially active through winter, making them susceptible to drive winter conditions where watering is more challenging.

Summer planting can be done if necessary. However, it is generally more challenging for new trees due to high temperatures and increased water demand. Trees planted in summer require more diligent and frequent watering, along with careful monitoring, to ensure their survival and proper establishment. Winter planting is typically avoided in our region because the ground is often frozen and deciduous trees are fully dormant. This makes successful planting difficult. Our ISA Certified Arborists can expertly advise you on the optimal planting window for the specific tree species you are considering.
We take into account current local weather patterns. We always aim to plant your trees when conditions are most conducive to their successful establishment and long term health.

The proper spacing for planting trees depends significantly on the mature size and ultimate spread of the tree species you select. It also depends on your specific landscaping goals and property layout. Our N&D Tree & Crane Services team strongly emphasizes planning for the tree’s future growth. This helps to avoid issues like overcrowding and other common problems down the line. For large shade trees, which can easily have mature canopy spreads of 40 to 60 feet or even more, they should generally be planted at least 20 to 30 feet away from each other. They also need this distance from structures such as your Parker home. This distance allows ample room for their canopies to develop fully without interference and for their extensive root systems to expand naturally.

Smaller ornamental trees or fruit trees typically require less space. They perhaps need 10 to 20 feet between them, depending on their specific mature dimensions. When planting trees to create a privacy screen or a dense hedge, they can often be planted closer together. However, the specific spacing will still depend heavily on the chosen species and the desired final density of the screen. It is absolutely crucial to research, or to consult with our arborists, about the mature dimensions of any tree. This should be done before deciding on its final placement in your landscape. Overcrowding can lead to intense competition for sunlight, water, and essential nutrients. This results in poor growth, increased susceptibility to pests and diseases, and an overall less attractive appearance for your trees.

Our ISA Certified Arborists will assist you in carefully planning the layout of your new trees. We consider their mature size, your property lines, and proximity to any utility lines (both above and below ground). We also look at driveways, sidewalks, and other existing landscape features. Proper spacing not only ensures the individual health and beauty of your trees. It also contributes to a well balanced, functional, and aesthetically pleasing overall landscape design. We help you avoid future conflicts and ensure your trees have the adequate room they need to flourish. They can reach their full potential for many years of enjoyment. This foresight is key to a successful, low maintenance landscape.

One of the most common and detrimental mistakes our N&D Tree & Crane Services team observes is planting a tree too deep in the ground. The root flare, which is the point where the trunk widens at its base and transitions into the root system, should always be visible. It should be at or slightly above the final soil line after planting. Burying the root flare can unfortunately lead to serious issues. These include trunk girdling by roots, root rot due to excess moisture and lack of oxygen, and eventual tree decline or even death. Another frequent error is digging the planting hole too narrow and too deep, resembling a post hole. This practice severely restricts outward root growth and is highly discouraged. The hole should always be wide and relatively shallow, allowing roots to spread easily into the surrounding native soil.

Amending the backfill soil in the planting hole too heavily with excessive organic matter is another common mistake. This is often done with good intentions. However, creating a “luxury suite” of overly rich soil just for the roots can actually discourage them from venturing out. They may avoid the often less fertile native soil of your Parker yard. This can result in a tree that effectively becomes root bound within the confines of the amended hole. It is generally much better to use the native soil for backfill. If soil quality is a major concern, consider improving a larger area around the tree rather than just the small planting hole itself. Over mulching, especially piling mulch high against the tree trunk like a “volcano,” is also very harmful. It can cause excessive moisture buildup, leading to decay and attracting pests to the vulnerable trunk.

Other common mistakes include selecting the wrong tree species for the specific site conditions. An example is planting a sun loving tree in a deeply shaded spot. Another is choosing a large maturing tree for a very small, confined space. Improper watering, either too much or too little, is also a frequent cause of problems for newly planted trees. Furthermore, not addressing circling roots on container grown trees before planting can lead to future girdling issues as the tree grows. By hiring our professional N&D Tree & Crane Services team, you can confidently avoid these common pitfalls. This ensures your valuable new tree gets the best possible start for a long and healthy life.

Free Estimate for Tree Planting

Ready to add new life and beauty to your landscape with carefully chosen trees? Contact N&D Tree & Crane Services today for a free consultation and estimate for our expert tree planting services in Parker, CO.