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stormwater runoff and even mitigating
climate change.”
With 61 percent of Americans saying
they would welcome more trees in their
neighborhoods, planting one in your
home environment is good for your property value and your community. What’s
more, fall is a perfect time for planting
trees and shrubs. The fall planting season
kicks off with NeighborWoods month in
October, the annual celebration of trees
and green communities that supports
local tree planting organizations and their
efforts to make neighborhoods cleaner,
greener and healthier. This initiative is
made possible in part by like minded
companies including Mrs. Meyer’s Clean
Day (R), Double Tree by Hilton and the
Aetna Foundation. Visit arborday.org/
neighborwoods to learn more.
If you’re considering planting a tree or
two this fall, here are some things to keep
in mind:
* While spring may be the best time
to plant flowers and vegetables, fall is the
optimum season for planting trees. In
spring, trees don’t have enough time to
grow deep roots before summer heat hits.
Fall means warm soil, wetter weather and
cooler air that promote root growth, helping a newly planted tree get established
before the weather turns cold and the
ground freezes.
* Mid-August through mid-October is
the best time to plant a tree in northern
and cooler locations. In warmer areas, like

the south, you may be able to plant well
into November. Talk to your local nursery
or an arborist to determine the best planting window where you live. Planting these
types of trees in fall means they’ll be well
established when next spring’s growing
season arrives.
* Some types of trees need longer to
become established, while others need less
time. Look for trees that don’t require a
lengthy growing period before they can
withstand harsher temperatures. Options
include ash, crabapple, hawthorn, elm,
linden, maple, sycamore, pines and spruces. Not sure what to plant? The Arbor Day
Foundation offers an online tree selection
tool to help you understand what trees
will grow best in your region.
* Trees are prepared for planting in
three ways - bare root, containerized and
balled and burlap. The best methods for
planting trees will be based on how the
roots look. Bare root trees have completely exposed roots, and you’ll need to soak
the roots before planting. Bare root trees
tend to grow faster than those in containers. Plants from nurseries often come in
containers that need to be removed before
you plant the tree. Root balls are typically
wrapped in burlap, which must also be
removed when you plant the tree.
To learn more about the benefits of
planting trees and how to care for your
trees, visit www.arborday.org.