Protect Your New Tree Investment From Day One.
You chose the perfect tree. Now, let's ensure it thrives. Our New Planting Establishment service addresses the most common and critical issue facing young trees in Minneapolis: improper planting depth from the nursery.
Don't Let Your New Tree Become a Statistic.
$175 - $275 per tree *
Give Your New Trees the Strongest Start
A Small Investment for a Lifetime of Health.
What's Included:
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On-site assessment and correction for one young tree
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Gentle excavation & root flare exposure
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Removal of constricting nursery materials
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Application of starter mulch ring
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Before & After photos
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Watering guidance
What it is: Specialized care for trees planted within the last 3-12 months. This package includes gentle root flare excavation and correction to the proper depth, removal of excess soil and obstructive nursery materials (like burlap or wires near the surface), correction of minor surface girdling or circling roots, application of a 2-3 inch layer of high-quality natural mulch in a proper ring (approx. 2-3 ft diameter, kept away from the trunk), initial watering guidance, and basic before/after photos.
Why it's critical for new trees: Directly addresses the University of Minnesota finding that 87% of nursery stock arrives with excess soil over the roots. This service ensures your new tree investment gets the correct start for long-term survival and robust health.
Key Benefits: Maximizes establishment success, prevents common causes of young tree stress and decline, corrects planting errors early, and promotes a healthy root system from day one. Ideal for homeowners who have recently planted trees or as a valuable subcontracted service for landscape firms wanting to ensure the longevity of their installations.
Typical Duration: 45 – 75 minutes per tree.
Price Range: $175 - $275 per tree *Discounts available for 3+ trees.
The 87% Problem:
Why Your New Tree is Likely Planted Too Deep.
Research from the University of Minnesota revealed a shocking statistic:
87% of trees leave the nursery with 1 to 10 inches of excess soil piled over their true root flare.
When planted this way, the tree's trunk is buried, leading to moisture rot, oxygen deprivation for the roots, and a high likelihood of stress and failure within the first few years. Your investment in a beautiful new tree is at risk before it even has a chance to grow.
Giving Your New Tree the Best Possible Start.
This service is designed specifically for trees planted within the last year. We perform a gentle, meticulous correction to set your tree up for a long and healthy life. Our process includes:
Gentle Root Flare Excavation: Using only hand tools, we carefully remove the excess soil to expose the flare, allowing the trunk to breathe.
Nursery Material Removal: We locate and remove any hidden nursery twine, wire baskets, or burlap that can constrict root growth.
Minor Root Correction: We'll prune any small, circling roots that have already started to form due to being in a container.
Expert Starter Mulch: We apply a perfect "mulch doughnut" – a 2-3 inch layer of high-quality mulch kept away from the trunk to retain moisture and protect the roots.
Guidance & Documentation: We provide you with initial watering guidance and before-and-after photos of our work.