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Trees are tall, magnificent creatures that add so many benefits to our lives. This includes cleaning the air we breathe as well as providing shaded areas, soaking up rainwater to prevent floods, and adding to the property value of a home. There is something to be said for the person that has new trees planted, knowing he will never get to see the tree grow into full maturity in his lifetime. Planting new trees on your property can provide all kinds of benefits, but only if you can first care for them as new trees and help them grow into strong and healthy trees. When you call Seattle Tree Care you will be greeted by an expert in the field that will work with you to ensure you know how to properly water and care for the newly planted trees in your yard.

Continue reading to learn more about watering and caring for newly planted trees.

Why Proper Care of New Trees Is So Important

Caring for a new tree is vital to the life and maturity of the tree. New trees are under a lot of stress in their new environment. One small miss-step and the tree could die. Maintaining a healthy balance of watering, mulching, pruning, and fertilizing is key to ensuring the growth of a strong and healthy tree.

Without proper care, your new tree could suffer from poor growth or even death. It becomes susceptible to disease and pests and is weakened as a result. A tree that grows poorly can also negatively affect your home’s property value as well as not helping much with shade or soaking up rainwater.

The best part about trees is that once they have reached a certain age, typically around one or one and a half years old, the tree can better care for itself and doesn’t need as much attention from that point on.

Preventing Transplant Shock

One of the easiest things for a new tree to fall victim to is transplant shock. The professionals at Seattle Tree Care work hard to ensure you have all the information you need in order to prevent transplant shock, but it is always best to have a checklist you can fall back on.

Below is a checklist to help you prevent transplant shock of your new tree:

• Only plant trees that are native to your region
• Use the same soil it was originally planted in or the soil it prefers
• The tree must be planted at the proper depth
• Learning the balance of proper watering
• Mulch around the base of the tree but do not over mulch
• • If it starts to pile up like a volcano, that is too much mulch
• Fertilizing and pruning is not recommended at first

A Healthy Watering and Care Practice

Coming up with a proper watering and care plan is essential to the growth of your new tree. The climate, soil, mulch, and fertilizer are all great things that can help a tree grow strong, but without enough water, the tree will still suffer. New trees drink tons of water. Maintaining moist soil surrounding the tree will ensure that the roots have enough nutrients to grow.

Below are tips to help you get through the first year of life with your tree:

• The first half: During the first few months of life, your new tree wants to be watered close to its trunk. This is where all the roots are located at first. The roots are in what’s known as a root ball during this time. The roots also want to be moist at all times as well. One good watering a day should be enough to keep the roots moist until the next day, but it’s important to keep an eye on it.
• The second half: Once the roots start to grow out of the root ball and extend toward the canopy, you should also extend your watering out toward the canopy. Avoid watering near the trunk from this point on because it could lead to root rot.

It is also important to note that your tree will take three growing seasons before it’s established. It may need to be watered consistently during this time, but after that point, you can typically let nature take care of the watering.

Seattle Tree Care Keeps Your Trees Happy

The arborists at Seattle Tree Care are always safe and always professional. They provide ISA certified tree inspections as well as free estimates, so you can trust that you are getting expert care when you call them. If you have questions about the newly planted trees in your yard, don’t hesitate to give them a call!