Practice Eco Conscious Living, Plant A Tree This Fall
It’s time to buy a tree! I know that most people are thinking about snow blowers, snow shovels, and where to buy ice melter now that winter is almost here, but there is still time to think about landscaping and gardening projects!
If you go to your local nursery you will find that trees and large shrubs are big time on sale right now. The reason for this is that they want to get rid of the inventory to make room for next year’s stock. In addition, there is risk that the trees could die over the winter sitting out in the open and not in the ground where they belong.
I have seen nursery stock going for as much as 70% off this time of year for trees up to 10 feet tall! In addition, most landscaping crews are not as busy right now, and if you are a good talker, you can get them to install for nearly free.
The key in planting trees at this later date is to properly amend the soil prior to planting. You want to make sure there are good nutrients in the soil to promote fast rooting. Phosphorus and Potassium are two elements that will accomplish this. You can also buy liquid “starter” fertilizers for trees and shrubs and pour them around the newly planted root ball. Always follow the directions with these products.
It is also not too late to buy tulips and other spring bulbs. You need to get these in the ground quickly before the ground freezes and cover them with the same liquid started fertilizer you use for trees.
So take a little time this weekend and plant a tree or two. Simply put, eco conscious living starts with a small task like planting a tree and gives back to the environment for years to come.