Friday, 10 April 2015

Tips On Planting Native Trees

By Joanna Walsh


You have been trying to make your grounds greener. You know that they would always look better with more plants present. At the same time, you are sure that the place is going to be considerably cooler and more comfortable during the summer months with more trees around. You just have to figure out how to grow them and make sure that they will thrive well too.

There are different types of species that you can consider for this purpose and it helps that you will know what things to do to ensure that you will be successful in growing them. You have already set your eyes on Florida native trees. You just need to make sure that you know exactly what it is that you have to do to ensure that you get to grow them right and care for them appropriately too.

Consider the importance watering these plants on a regular basis too. It is always going to help that you will know how crucial it is for you to have a newly planted tree watered afterward. Remember, that new plants tend to expend more energy in getting the roots established on the ground. Water is needed in order for them to be firmly rooted on the ground and to withstand heat too.

Understands that though a tree is going to need lot of water in order to grow and thrive. Too much water and it is going to cause harm to the tree. Over watering the tree is often one of the many mistakes that people tend to commit. This is especially true if they have not had that much experience in caring for these plants before. What you should aim for is a moist soil, not a soggy one.

You can achieve a moist soil by using a garden hose and then focusing the nozzle on the plant for thirty seconds. The amount of water that you are exposing the plant to should be enough not to keep the surrounding grounds soggy. If watering during those months where the heat is minimal, it is best to touch the soil with your fingers, if they still feel moist, then watering is not needed.

Areas that are constantly hit by drought spells are ideal for those pants that have been considered as drought resistant. These are plants that have been used to exposure to dry and hot climates. They have been exposed to settings that make it easier for them to thrive despite the warm conditions. Hence, they tend to be more tolerant to the presence of heat than other plants.

Pruning is a huge part do ensuring that the tree is properly cared for. You cannot leave it with way too many leaves or too many old trunks. So, cutting off some of its canopy would be essential. Make sure to get some research done on appropriate pruning techniques so you are not jeopardizing the growth of the tree in the process.

Make sure to take the right steps in ensuring that you will know exactly the things that you have to consider when planting the tree of your choice, different species tend to have different requirements. Your job is to ensure that you will get an idea of their needs to ensure that you can have them thrive under your care.




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