Top Tree Planting Tips - Prepare for Arbor Day!

Jay Judd from Davey’s East Denver office talks about spring planting, the challenges in the Denver region and his favorite parts of the job.  

In this episode we cover:  

• What Jay has to do differently in the Denver region (0:35) 
• How Jay deals with the clay soil of the region (2:20) 
• The importance of mulch and watering your trees (3:15) 
• Deciding what size tree to plant (5:35) 
• Jay’s favorite trees to plant in Denver (6:18) 
• Should you use stakes with your trees? (8:35)  
• The biggest mistakes homeowners make when planting their own trees (9:44) 
• The importance of depth when planting (10:38) 
• When to fertalize a newly planted tree (13:00) 
• The tree species being brought into Denver (14:14) 
• The best parts of Jay’s job (17:55) 

To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.  

To learn more about planting trees at the correct depth, read our blog, In Too Deep? 

To learn more about the benefits of tree planting, read our blog, The Endless Ways Planting a Tree Can Benefit You. 

To learn more about planting the right tree in the right place, read our blog, What Plant Hardiness Zone Am I In?  

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