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Planting a tree in fall..

We just bought a house and it has a huge yard. I am VERY new to gardening, even weeding. :)

We had two dead palm trees in our backyard, that were so hideous my husband sawed them down. I have heard that it is good to plant things in fall.. Is this true? Because I would really like to plant a couple of trees that belong in WA state in my backyard in the former palm trees spot.

Thanks in advance for any advice. :)

Re: Planting a tree in fall..

  • Go ahead, as long as the ground isn't frozen and you're able to dig.

    It's always a good time to plant trees, IMO. As an Arborist, I may be biased.

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  • Fall and spring are my 2 favorite times to plant.

    Be sure to talk to someone when you buy the trees about care and feeding.

    Enjoy!

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  • I've heard that it's good to plant things in the fall because the roots can get established before the plants go dormant in the cold weather. We just added a bunch of bushes to our yard!
  • Yes, fall and spring are good times to plant.  The cooler weather keeps the roots from dying out and minimizes the stress on them.
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