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Trees Planting Strategies

Your tree planting strategy should be planned according to both the use of the tree and how long it will take the tree to mature enough to accomplish your goals. For instance, if you need a row of trees to enclose a part of your yard, you've got plenty of options to choose from. If time is of the essence, your choice become limited. To many gardeners, waiting for trees to grow is frustrating. You may be patient, but still not want to wait 20 years for the tree to give you the gift of shade. Fortunately, there are several remedies.
Temporary Trees give you the fastest effect for your money. Many will seem to spring up overnight, filling space very quickly. That's the good news. The bad news is that almost all of these trees have problems, they are weak wooded, throw lots of litter, or have numerous pests. If you try one of these, be aware of its problems and be prepared to deal with the cost of having it removed which can be pricey.
Groves and Groups of small trees can create fast, strong effect. You should use only trees which do this in nature, such as birches. You can even combined fast growers that are shade tolerant, over time the slower the trees will replace the faster ones. This option is not without its dangers, though. The top growth of trees planted in groups adjust to its situation, that is, it grows differently than if the tree was freestanding. So, if you thin the group later, the upper part of the trees will look odd. Also, as mentioned before, the price of removing trees later is not to be taken lightly.
Mature Trees are the fastest option. What could go wrong with buying an already mature tree? Lots. Beside being very expensive, mature trees also don't take planting shock very well, and they run the risk of dying in the process. And even if they do survive the transfer, it might take them a few years to get back to a healthy growing state. In those few years, smaller trees might have already caught up to them. The best solution borrows from all of these strategies. First, pick the highest quality, medium to fast growing trees that fit your need and wants. Then give them the best sight for their needs and follow up with the best care as possible, plant them carefully, tend them regularly and pay attention to them year round. Watch for pest and sign of disease, water them correctly and deeply and mulch their root zone. This way you get a quality tree.
Small Trees are great if you have all the time in the world for them to grow. Buy the best trees you can and give them the best possible care. When kept pest free and disease free, sited correctly, watered regularly and mulched properly. Many trees respond with faster than average growth. With such care a good slow growth rate tree will grow at its best rate. Taking care of your tree from the beginning is the most effective way to guarantee it's success.