We love being a tree trimming company in Cincinnati. People in this city love their trees, and cherish the wooded glens that help make Cincinnati such a gorgeous area. Forests are treated with respect here, and accordingly, these forests tend to be very healthy.
We also want the trees in our personal yards to do well. Are you thinking about planting a new tree? If you have room in your yard, a new tree could be a lovely addition. Watching a young sapling take root and grow is a fun experience your family can share, too.
What are some steps you can take to make sure this sapling does well, and grows to be a strong and supported adult tree?
Choose the right kind of tree
Some trees are simply better suited for the conditions here in southwestern Ohio. We have written about three of our favorites – the Sycamore, the Birch, and the Walnut – but there are many others that love the soil and seasons of Cincinnati.
Keep Away the Grass
The area right around a young tree should be mulch, and you should not let grass grow in this radius around the sapling. The grass will compete with the young tree for resources like water, minerals, and light. Keep grass away from the area around your tree-baby.
Provide Water
The root zone for a mature tree is two to three feet deep. Drip irrigation or soil basins provide the best water for a young tree – simple lawn sprinklers are not built for the kind of deep watering a sapling needs.
How Can You Protect the Trunk?
The trunk of a young tree is vulnerable. Keep weed-eaters and lawnmowers well away from bumping into this fragile young trunk. Ideally, you can keep a ring of grassless, mulched soil around this trunk – and keep it wider than you might think. A full two to three feet wide is how large you want this protective, grass-free ring to be.
