Adding trees to your gardening repertoire can bring you year-round aesthetics and a great way to help your garden really stand out. Many people will think that they simply don’t have enough space in their garden to grow a tree, but this conception simply is not true. With a bit of savviness and strategy, you can add a tress pretty much anywhere. However, you want to make sure you are choosing the right type of tree that will not outgrow its space over time. You also need to ensure that you are ready for the commitment that growing a tree requires. This isn’t a seasonal plant that requires minimal effort, it’s a long-term investment in your landscaping. Cal Blend Soils Inc. has been helping customer grow trees and maximize the potential in their gardens for years. We offer the best landscaping products at the lowest possible prices and can definitely help you grow exactly what you want to have in your garden. Keep reading on to learn about how to take on the challenge of growing trees in your garden.

1. Choose Your Tree Wisely

You don’t just want to grab any tree and plant it in your garden. You should consider how big the species of tree you are planting will eventually get. It’s also important to think about how much time and effort it will take to maintain the tree you are going with. If you don’t want to deal with any pruning, you might want to go with something between a tree and a shrub like a Japanese Maple. If you are ok with pruning, you might want to choose the Juneberry tree. Again, consider the overall design of your landscaping before you choose your tree. That way, you can select a species that won’t overgrow the rest of your garden and become an eyesore.

2. Find the Ideal Location to Plant Your Tree

Planting a tree in your garden requires a strategic approach. It’s really not easy to move a tree after it has grown its roots out over time, so you want to get things right the first time around. You should try to position your tree away from your house to avoid having its roots affect your home’s foundation and causing expensive repairs. One of the top places to plant your trees is at your property’s boundary so that you can create a barrier from your neighbors and enjoy a little added privacy for your home. You also might want to consider planting your tree in a pot. That way, you can easily relocate the tree later on without uprooting it.

3. Start Digging

Once you’ve decided on the type of tree you want for your garden or for your landscaping, you can start digging! You should aim for a hole that is wider and a little bit deeper than the roots of your tree. You should also loosen the soil around the roots of the tree so that they can grow outwards without any resistance. After you dig the hole for your tree, you should put the tree inside and take a look at the overall depth. You can typically see where the tree was planted before and compare that mark on its trunk with where it is sitting in the soil now.

4. Finish Planting the Tree


After you have determined that the hole is the correct depth for your tree, it’s time to finish up with the planting. You will want to fill the hole with soil and hold the tree upright while doing so. Next, press the soil down around the roots, but make sure you aren’t compacting it too much. Otherwise, air and water won’t be able to circulate and your tree might have trouble growing. You will then want to water the tree deeply and support it with a stake if you think it is necessary. If you notice any broken or dead limbs on your newly planted tree, you can feel free to get rid of them by pruning. However, if you don’t notice anything that is broken, leave your tree be until after the first growing season is over.

Planting a tree is only the beginning, as you will need to continue watering it and ensuring that the soil has the required nutrients to grow. You should try to water your new tree every day for several weeks after you initially plant it. After that, the roots will be well-established and you can reduce your watering. After about a year from originally planting your tree, you should start to use fertilizer. Gardening products like mulch are another great choice for keeping the area around your tree free from weeds and reducing the amount of water that is lost.

Looking at a healthy tree all year long is a great benefit from taking on this challenge. Remember to test your soil before planting your tree and to keep the tips mentioned above in mind to have the best possible chances of success. Choosing your tree wisely can be the difference between a beautiful addition to your garden or a big headache. Don’t neglect the work of finding the perfect location for your tree, or it could end up damaging your house or outgrowing its initial space. After you’ve done the preliminary work, you can start digging and actually plant your tree. Don’t forget to check up on your tree often after it’s planted and taper off watering after it’s roots are fully established.

Remember to contact Cal Blend Soils Inc. if you have any questions about the tips mentioned above or if you would like to purchase landscaping products or gardening products. We are always looking to help out customer create the gardens and landscapes of their dreams. Contact us today to get started!