If your are planning to plant trees in your yard, you may be wondering, “when is the best time to plant trees?” If so, this article will help you figure out the most opportune planting times depending on the type of tree.

When Not to Plant Trees

It is best not to plant trees during the summer because overheating during the early growth of a tree can be damaging. If you live in an area that has a warm climate yearlong, then planting in autumn, winter, or spring is fine. However, if you live in an area that experiences cold winters, you should aim to plant your trees while they are dormant in order to avoid disrupting their growth pattern. Different types of trees will be dormant at different times. Read on to learn what time of the year certain trees are dormant.

Best Time to Plant Deciduous Trees

Deciduous trees are trees whose leaves change color and fall off during the autumn season. In other words, deciduous trees are not evergreen trees. Deciduous trees become dormant in the autumn when their leaves begin to change and fall off. They emerge from dormancy in the spring when new buds begin to form. If you are planning to plant a deciduous tree, it is best to plant it during the fall when you notice leaves beginning to change color.

Best Time to Plant Coniferous Trees

Coniferous (or evergreen) trees stay green all year long and do not shed old needles or leaves as quickly as deciduous trees. Coniferous trees can be planted anytime from early fall to late spring, but it is important that you do not plant when the temperature is too hot. If it is still very hot in the early fall, you should wait to until it cools off. If your location typically warms up in late spring, make sure you plant your trees before then or wait until the next fall.

Professional Help

If you want help planting the trees or advice tailored to a specific kind of tree in your area, you can contact a professional tree service. With the help of TalkLocal, you can be on the phone in minutes with up to three, high quality, tree service professionals in your area, who are available when you are.

If you are longing for some rustic entertainment and feel that building a stone fire pit would scratch your nature-loving itch, we have some tips for you to consider. Fire pits can be an eye-catching addition to the yard, much like well designed areas of mulch or flowers.

Keep in mind before planning your project that, while stone fire pits are certainly elegant, they are much more work than a metal bin.

Before you start:

Building The Pit:

– Before building a stone fire pit, you have to prepare the area. If you are concerned about making it a perfect circle, try spreading a thin layer of sand on the spot you plan to dig. Tie two stakes together with a string the size of the radius of your pit (half the distance across). Place one stake in the center of the area you intend to dig, stretch out the string and use the other stake to draw a circle in the sand as you pull it around the center.

– After laying out your circle, begin digging around the edges. It might be easiest to dig little divots to mark your circle, as the sand will move when you begin digging deep. Dig your hole about a foot deep with an extra 6-inch ring similar to a moat around the edge.

– Fill the ring with gravel and place your first ring of stones on top. After installing your first layer of stones, place your metal ring in the center. Continue placing stones until they reach eight to 10 inches out of the ground.

– Fill the bottom of your pit six inches high with gravel and pack it down. This helps water drain and your fire to breathe.

– For the less mechanical of us out there, or those of us who simply don’t have the time, building a stone fire pit might seem like a daunting task.

Doesn’t Have To Be A DIY Project

Fortunately, there are professional landscapers available to help. Check out TalkLocal to find the right one for you. Our free service will match you with the right local professional quickly and easily.