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Tree planting services in Cambridge
Why plant trees in Cambridge?
Trees provide us with oxygen, they boost our moods (scientifically proven!), they even provide shelter for animals and food for our tables. But as a property owner in Cambridge, you might be more interested in how trees improve your curb appeal, how they can add shade to your yard or give you privacy where you need it most.
The benefit of working with one of our experienced arborists is that we take all of the guesswork out of it for you. We take everything into consideration, including which species of trees thrive in your particular region, choosing the right location to plant your tree, making sure the soil conditions are right and even giving you the tools needed to care for your tree.
Planting the right tree in the right place
If you're planning on doing this yourself, you will need to do some research. As a first step, you'll need to consider what the tree will look like at its maturity, including the size, height and shape. A very important consideration is whether the tree will have enough room to grow.
Before you start digging, you will want to make sure you're not planting a tree anywhere near a power line or above buried cables or wires on your property. If you're planning on doing this yourself, we'd recommend contacting the city of Cambridge municipality to avoid causing any safety hazards to utility lines.
Caring for your newly planted tree
Now that you've gone through the hard work of planting your tree, you'll want to give it the proper care it needs. To help reduce weeds from growing, apply a few inches of mulch on top of the soil, but not too close to the trunk – this also helps to keep in the moisture.
Newly planted trees will need more water at first. Aim to start by watering your tree every 5 days and then gradually reduce the frequency to once a week, unless you're experiencing a very dry season. If you are exposed to high winds, you should consider staking your trees so they don't fall over in the first year before they've reached maturity.
Cambridge Tree Planting FAQ
What kind of soil is best for planting?+
Soil is everything when it comes to the success of growing your tree to its full potential. Most trees do better in fertile and clammy soil. If you're working with extremely sandy or heavy clay soils your best bet is finding a tree that is suitable to that environment, otherwise you'll face issues down the road once the roots have grown.