Can I plant a tree in fall?

Now is the time to plant trees!

September through November is the ideal time for tree planting because it allows the roots to become established before the ground freezes and winter sets in. However, it is highly recommended that you do not continue planting trees too late into the fall because this can have a negative impact on tree health. Fall planting allows the tree to make new roots without having to feed the leaves and the cooler weather in fall is ideal for root growth. Roots grow best in cool soil.

What kind of tree can I plant in the fall?

Everyone has their favorite tree and our TreeHugger crew is just as passionate about what they choose to plant when the time comes to adding to the curb appeal of our home. Denny is old school and goes with the slow growth girls, his favorite above all has alway been a beautiful Pin Oak tree. This girl will grow steady and slow and be able to endure many a mighty wind that blows thru the changing seasons. Myself, I like a flowering pear with her perfect shape and quick to mature but she will not last as long as a Mighty Oak.

So many choices to pick from and Denny is always happy to give advice on where, when and how to successfully plant your tree. There are many options there as well and many a tree has fallen due to poor planting location, so chose wisely.

Des Moines and Ankeny Iowa nurseries will still have trees and plants available and will likely have seasonal sales to help their inventory be used before the season changes so go and plant a tree this fall! 

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Jared is technical, talented, steady, and brave and has proven to be a key component of our crew, and we look forward to watching him grow as an arborist. He is teachable, desires to learn, and has a bright future in this profession.

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Brandon is solid, trustworthy, and dependable; he is crucial to keeping our crew on track to finish each job well. There is nothing this guy can’t or won’t do, which makes him highly valuable to us, and we appreciate all he does. How we do the little things is how we do everything, and Brandon has a keen eye for detail.

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Dawna is our customer relations, safety officer, and daily operations. She keeps our crew and customers connected and leads us to continually pursue growing into the elite group of professional tree care companies available to homeowners in the Metro. We appreciate the many hats she wears and sometimes a helmet.

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Sean is a TreeHugger founder and our millennial visionary. Our TreeMek crane operator with steady hands and a critical eye for the little things keeping our crew safe and efficient, and we appreciate that about him! Our innovator with workboots on with a perspective to work smarter than harder.

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Denny is a TreeHugger founder with old-school techniques and roots that keep us grounded in grit and growth. He is talented and passionate and brings years of experience to lead our crew. We appreciate his leadership and ability to do whatever is necessary while growing in education and skill. He reminds us that you are never too old to learn new things.