How to Plant a Tree: Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re looking to plant a tree to replace one damaged by weather or rabbits, Landscape Garden Centers is here to help walk you through the tree planting process. The best time to plant a tree in Sioux Falls is early spring through October. Our expert staff has created a step-by-step process on how to plant a tree, as well as a helpful video with a few tree planting tips and tricks.
Tree Planting Tips
Dig up the dead tree using a pointed spade, pop it out of the ground, and set it aside. Make sure the planting hole is 2-3 times wider than the container of the newly planted tree to allow for healthy root system development.
If needed, add soil boosters such as compost or black dirt if the planting site contains a lot of clay to encourage root development.
Pull the new tree out of the pot and loosen the feeder roots by hand or with a spade/utility blade to prevent circling tree roots.
Set the tree in the hole, ensuring the root collar is above the soil level. Fill in with soil, remove air pockets, pack for stability, mulch, and water thoroughly. We recommend using a root stimulator to promote healthy growth. (We can help you select the right tree and the best root stimulator for it!)
If you have issues with wildlife, we recommend either a granular deterrent (available at LGC) or a physical barrier. If you have high winds, stake the tree at two or three points depending on the size of the tree.
The experts at Landscape Garden Centers are here to help. Stop by and check out our tree selection, soil boosters, root stimulators, and more!
How to Plant Different Types of Trees
Most trees can be planted using our plant a tree how to guide, but some trees require additional steps depending on their growing method.
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Ball & Burlap (B&B) trees have their roots balled up in soil wrapped in burlap material. Ensure the top of the root ball is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil to prevent root rot from excess moisture.
Landscape Garden Centers offers the best selection of B&B trees for sale in the Sioux Falls area.
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Bare root trees come without a pot or soil, making them lightweight and easy to plant. Soak the root system in water for several hours before planting to hydrate them and encourage root development.
Stop by our tree nursery to check out our bare root trees for sale in Sioux Falls.
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These trees are grown in a pot with potting soil. Before planting, loosen the feeder roots to help them spread into the surrounding soil and prevent girdling roots.
We have an extensive selection of potted trees for sale in Sioux Falls.
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Shade trees grow quickly and provide cooling shade in just a few years. Choose a planting site with enough room for both above-ground canopy growth and underground root system expansion.
Visit our tree nursery to find the best shade trees for sale this season.
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Fruit trees add beauty to your landscape and provide home-grown produce. Select a sunny planting site with good air circulation to encourage healthy growth and fruit production.
Come see our selection of fruit trees for sale and enjoy fresh-picked fruit from your yard!
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Ornamental trees come in unique shapes, often featuring blossoms, colorful foliage, or even fruit. Consider the tree’s mature size and flowering season to enhance your landscape’s beauty.
We have a wide selection of ornamental trees for sale to add elegance to your property today.
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Evergreen trees provide year-round foliage, making them ideal for windbreaks and privacy. Choose a planting site with enough space for both the branches and root system to spread.
Check out our beautiful selection of evergreen trees for sale in Sioux Falls.
Tree planting Services in Sioux Falls
Whether you’re planting young trees, new trees, or large trees, Landscape Garden Centers can help. We offer the best tree services in Sioux Falls, including:
Delivery
Planting
Mulching
Watering
We also provide a water care guide to ensure your newly planted trees live a long and healthy life.
Have questions on our tree care services? Give us a call at (605) 338-0706, fill out our contact form, or stop by our tree nursery today!
