Trees add curb appeal to homes and businesses and provide shade. They also add value to one’s property. Before planting trees or bushes, property owners want to make sure they follow these tips for tree planting in Brandon, FL.
Locate All Underground Utilities
Property owners must dig responsibly when installing trees. To do this, a call to an utility locating service must be placed. The service comes out to the property for free and marks the location of water pipes, electrical lines, cables, and other utilities.
Once the utilities are marked, property owners want to make sure to plant their trees at least 10 feet away from the lines, especially sewer pipes. Some trees have large root bases and could wrap around utility lines causing problems. Planting at least 10 feet away gives the root bases enough room to grow without causing problems.
Choose the Right Time to Plant
New trees need time for their root bases to develop. In cooler climates, the best time to plant trees is before the first frost or in early spring. In Florida, where the temperature remains above freezing most of the year, any time is a good time to plant.
Hire Professional Tree Planters
Property owners can save themselves the stress of planting new trees by hiring professionals who do it all the time. Going this route ensure the trees are planted correctly and offers warranty protection.
Property owners who have questions or want more tips for tree planting in Brandon, FL, should click here or contact Mid-Florida Tree Service.
