Choosing the right trees for your backyard

A tree in the backyard becomes a symbol of your family, memories will surround the tree as it offers shade, a place to play, and a host of adventures. But, you need to choose the right tree! Of course, if you already have trees in your yard you’ll need to consider whether they are the best option or whether you should be getting North Shore tree cutting service to remove them for you.

Tree Style

According to Leland arborists for tree planting advice, the first thing you need to ask is what is the tree for? If you just want it as an ornament then practically any tree will do. However, you may be looking for one that offers shade, provides a good boundary, or even one that will thrive in a boggy dip and prevent the children from going into the boggy area! Knowing what you want the tree to do will help you to look at the right ones.

Spacing

It’s important to consider spacing when choosing a tree. In general, the roots will spread as far underground as the canopy stretches above ground. Of course, this is not a hard and fast rule but it will give you a good indication of how much space a specific tree will need, all you have to do is look at the size it should grow to. This will help you to decide which trees are most appropriate and how many of them you can have, assuming you want more than one. Don’t forget that when planting a tree the hole needs to be as deep as the pot and twice as wide. You also need to fill the bottom of the hole with water before you place your tree into it.

Pruning

Different trees require different levels of maintenance. It’s a good idea to consider how much time you have available and how much time you want to spend pruning and maintaining your tree. This will dictate your tree choice. For example, hedging style trees tend to grow fast and will need plenty of pruning to create the border that you want, without it looking overgrown. However, if you have plenty of space and simply want a feature tree you may prefer to let the tree do its own thing.

It should fill the available space and thrive. As well as pruning you should spare a moment to consider how much water it needs. Mature trees tend to look after themselves, young ones may need assistance with support, protection from animals, and even watering.

Talk To The Professionals

It is usually a good idea to use trees that are native to your area, they stand the best chance of doing well. If you’re not sure which trees these are or which one you should be choosing then consider talking to a local tree pruning or gardening firm. They will be able to offer you advice regarding the best trees to plant, they may even help you with the planting and maintenance, for a fee.