Planting trees is an excellent way to enhance the beauty of your property. It’s important to choose an appropriate time to plant saplings to help them survive the weather extremes that will injure young trees. The landscape design specialists at Denver Sprinkler and Landscape in Denver, CO, say that spring and fall are both excellent times to plant trees in Colorado.

Below, they explain why spring and fall are the best times to plant trees and provide additional information you must consider when planting.

Spring

For most people, spring is synonymous with planting season. The major benefit to springtime planting is that your saplings will have all summer to grow before winter comes. However, they will require a great deal of water since they will need to produce both roots and leaves at the same time, so pay attention to precipitation levels and supplement water as necessary. The spring planting season will last until early June for most Colorado residents, but if you do not get your trees into the ground by then, you should wait until fall.

Fall

One advantage to fall planting is since your trees will not need to make new leaves, they will grow roots more effectively and require less water. Additionally, fall planting gives trees extra time to focus on root growth before they will need to devote resources to leaf production. However, fall planters must take extra precautions to ensure their new trees survive the winter. Making sure to plant by the middle of October and mulching the soil well will help your sapling avoid injury from winter frosts.

If you need help with landscape design and maintenance, contact the experts at Denver Sprinkler and Landscape. From tree removal to sprinkler installation, they will work with you to develop a personalized design to make your yard look picture perfect. Call (303) 994-4421 for a no-obligation estimate, or visit them online to learn more about their landscape design services. You can also find the team on Facebook.