transplanting a tree

Moving a Tree in Kent, CT

Today we moved a tree for a client in Kent, CT.  This tree was the biggest I’ve moved so far with the new tractor/loader/backhoe.  Even with 4000 lbs. of lift, we were right at the upper limit with the machine for this 5″ caliper Japanese Maple with a 57″ root ball.     There is […]

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13 Common Landscape Mistakes: 3. Not realizing the growth habit of a plant

Plants are like children, most are very different in how they act and look.  Some plants have hundreds of cultivars or varieties that might look similar to the parent plant but each can have a growth habit that is very different from cultivar to cultivar.  It is important to know what you are planting  before

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Transplanting a Tree in Sherman, CT

Why are trees transplanted?  I’ve asked this question to myself many times over the years.  The thought usually comes to me in the middle of moving a large tree at a client’s property.  As you can imagine, it’s a huge expense to move a mature tree so, if you’re planning to plant a tree, make

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