How and When to Plant Trees and Shrubs

Fall and winter are the best time to plant trees and shrubs. But no matter what time of year you add them to your landscape, there are a few important steps you need to take to set them up for success. Joe Lamp'l shows how and when to plant trees and shrubs for the best results.

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[NaserJBaig]

Lots of videos tell you what to do, but few tell you why. Thanks for the detailed explanations, they really help.

[pongop]

Very informative and eye opening! Thank you!

[roryscarlett]

Great video, nice use of measurements, not just inches and feet (from a metric liking Brit, but i'm happy to use the pot as a guide)

[lindawashington]

In my area, we suffer with draught so I fill the hole with water and make sure the plant has been watered while in the pot. Once the water has drained, I plant the plant and water it in after planting.

[iMiik]

Your instruction and explanation is on point. I've been searching for the right gardener for guidance and I believe I found it!

[keith]

Interesting that tapering away idea. The last video the guy created a dyke about the tree to keep the water in the rootball area.

[takeitslowhomestead]

Thanks for the great demonstration. I’m looking forward to more tree and shrub planting next Spring.

[AlexiaVeripiTjimbundu-fr]

I really appreciate the ideas, but a little bit afraid of making use of mulched as it encourages termites. Any truth in the statement.

[dustyflats]

My mom always filled the hole with water and we backfilled while watering so soil packed down in an no air pockets, important for dry soils.

[pagevpetty]

Nice. Where'd you get those nifty plastic tote bags?

[KosmicKaren]

I didn’t know about the garden hose attachment with the timer. Are there any that you recommend?

[danmier]

Excellent video, Joe. What about planting a tree in caliche? Only weeds seem to grow in it. Should I backfill with 50% caliche? It’ll be hard as a rock in no time.

[araucariasightings]

What are your thoughts on gopher baskets? I have lost some trees here and there to gophers but was wondering if the baskets cause root issues. Thanks.

[Greeks]

What if your native soil is clay, and when
it dries up is becoming like concrete

[rickarchambault]

You've answered how and when to plants trees but not WHY.