Plant installation across the Valley
We deliver your plants one day and our planting crew comes back the next day to put every one in the ground. You don't need to be home for the drop-off.
- Order online. Pick your trees, shrubs, cactus and groundcover at threetimbersshop.com, then add planting and the plant survival warranty at checkout.
- Delivery day. Our delivery team drops the plants at your home. Orders over $150 deliver free across the Valley.
- Planting day. The next day our crew digs each hole, sets every plant at the right depth and builds a watering basin around it.
- Aftercare. Follow our Arizona watering guide so your new plants root in before the summer heat.
Live in a gated community? Send us your gate code before delivery day so the crew can get in.
Pro's Guide to Proper Tree Planting
Misc. Checklist
Leave lower branches
Leave lower branches on newly planted trees if they do not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular movement. This will allow the tree to develop a strong caliper (Caliper is the diameter of the trunk, measured at 6 inches above the soil line.)
Example of holes that are 5% smaller
- 24” box (24” rootball) = 1.2” smaller
- 36” box (36” rootball) = 1.8” smaller
- 48” box (48” rootball) = 2.4” smaller
Remove all trash
Remove all plastic tree tie tape, bamboo nursery stakes, wires ties, and labels from the tree before leaving.
Backfill all holes
Backfill all the holes left over from nursery stakes with fresh soil, not rock or mulch.
Install Swales
Swales should be a smooth transition with no abrupt grades. You don’t want people walking by the newly planted tree and breaking an ankle. Also, before re-adding decorative rock or mulch, test that the swale holds the proper amount of water around the tree.
DO NOT
- Over-Excavation. Do not over-excavate the depth of the planting hole, to avoid settlement of the rootball.
- Plant Too Deep. Do not plant the rootball too deep. Additional soil should not be planted on top of a rootball. If you do need to bring the rootball up to meet finish grade, additional soil should be added underneath the rootball not on top of it.
- Remove Temporary Branches. Do not remove temporary branches from the trunk of a newly planted tree.
- Leave Excess Soil. Do not leave excavated soil on top of decorative rock or on top of mulch after completing the planting.
- Only Add Fertilizer to Your Planting Hole. Do not apply fertilizer on top of the dry soil or on top of the decorative aggregate (rocks) or mulch. If you add a root boosting formula, add it in your planting hole.
The Most Effective Way to Plant Your Trees
Planting trees is a great way to upgrade your landscaping. But if you’re doing it all yourself, it can be incredibly hard work (especially if you’re planting larger trees). This is where professional landscaping companies like Three Timbers can help. Our team has all of the necessary tools and experience necessary to get the job done right.
When you work with a team of landscaping professionals, you will be able to rest easy knowing all of your newly planted trees are guaranteed to thrive in their new environment. You will also be able to consider new planting possibilities involving larger trees that have a complex planting process. Regardless of the difficulty, our team is ready for the challenge. Contact us today to learn more!
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