Tree Planting
Professional tree planting services that put down roots right — from species selection to aftercare
5 Highlights of Our Tree Planting Service
- Expert Species Selection — Our certified arborists assess your soil, sunlight exposure, and hardiness zone to recommend the best native, ornamental, or shade-bearing specimens for your property. We source healthy nursery stock including balled, burlapped, and containerized trees ready for planting.
- Proper Rootball Preparation — Tree planting starts below ground. We dig planting holes to the correct depth and width, amend backfill with mycorrhizae and compost, and position each rootball so the root flare sits at grade. No buried trunks. No suffocated roots.
- Structural Staking and Support — Young saplings and whips need stabilization. We install stakes, guy wires, and tree guards sized to each specimen so the trunk develops strong taper without girdling or bark damage.
- Irrigation and Aftercare Planning — Every tree planting job includes a watering schedule and drip line setup tailored to the species. We fertilize with slow release root stimulator and mulch the basin with fresh woodchips to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Residential and Commercial Coverage — We plant single specimen trees in front yards and neighborhoods and install full windbreaks, shelterbelts, and buffer plantings for commercial, municipal, and public works properties across the region. Our crews also support community planting events, urban forest restoration, and forestry projects where volunteers help expand local canopy cover.
Our Tree Planting Services:
- Tree Installation
- Tree Transplanting
Why Choose Our Tree Planting Service
Tree planting is a long term investment. You need a qualified crew that understands soil science, root development, and species compatibility — not just someone who digs a hole. Quick Cut Tree Service brings ISA certified arborists, professional grade equipment, and decades of hands-on planting experience to every job.
We select specimens from trusted regional nurseries. Each tree arrives vigorous, pest free, and properly sized for its intended location. Our arborists inspect every seedling, sapling, and mature specimen before it goes in the ground. Diseased or root-bound stock never makes it to your property.
Our tree planting process follows ANSI A300 standards for planting and transplanting. We calculate critical root zone dimensions, prepare amended backfill, and build proper berms and basins for water retention. Every planting hole gets the right depth, the right width, and the right drainage.
Quick Cut Tree Service is fully licensed and insured. We carry liability coverage for residential, commercial, municipal, and volunteer tree planting projects. Our crews work clean, finish on schedule, and leave your site graded and mulched.
We also provide written tree care plans with every planting. You get species-specific guidance on watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest management for the first three growing seasons. That sapling you plant today becomes the established canopy tree your property needs for decades.
Signs You Need Professional Tree Planting
Your property lacks shade or wind protection. Bare, open lots absorb heat and lose topsoil. A strategically planted row of hardy, broad-leaved trees creates a natural canopy that cools structures, reduces energy costs, improves climate resilience, and anchors soil. Our arborists survey your site and recommend columnar, spreading, or pyramidal forms based on your coverage goals.
You removed a dead or hazardous tree and the space sits empty. Stump grinding leaves a void in your landscape. That gap affects curb appeal, property value, and the surrounding root network. Replanting with a compatible native or ornamental specimen fills the space and restores the forest canopy and ecological balance. We match the new tree to the existing soil profile and light conditions.
New construction disturbed or destroyed existing trees. Grading, trenching, and heavy equipment compact soil and sever root systems. Established trees in the protection zone often decline within two to five years of construction damage. Planting fresh nursery stock — properly sited away from foundations, easements, and right-of-way setbacks — gives your new property the mature landscape it needs.
Storm-damaged trees left your yard exposed. Wind-thrown and uprooted trees create sudden openings. Replanting after storm damage is the fastest way to rebuild your canopy. We transplant container-grown and balled specimens that establish quickly in disturbed soils.
You want fruit-bearing, flowering, or ornamental trees for a specific purpose. Orchard planting, privacy screening, and decorative grove installation all require precise spacing, species pairing, and soil amendment. Our crew plants each specimen at the correct interval, stakes it for structural support, and installs drip irrigation so every tree thrives from day one.
Our Tree Planting Process
Tree planting is a structured sequence. We follow the same steps on every job, whether we plant a single sapling or fifty specimens across a commercial lot.
Step 1 — Site Assessment and Consultation. Our arborist visits your property, surveys the soil type, drainage patterns, sun exposure, and existing vegetation. We identify underground utilities, easements, and any municipal ordinance requirements that affect tree placement.
Step 2 — Species Selection and Sourcing. Based on the assessment, we recommend species suited to your site. We source bare-root, balled and burlapped, or containerized stock from certified nurseries. Each tree gets inspected for disease, root defects, and structural integrity before delivery.
Step 3 — Planting Hole Preparation. We excavate each hole to two to three times the rootball width and no deeper than the root flare height. We scarify compacted sidewalls with a mattock, amend the native soil with compost, perlite, or vermiculite as needed, and test drainage.
Step 4 — Planting and Backfilling. We set the rootball, remove all burlap, wire baskets, and container material, and backfill in layers. We tamp gently to eliminate air pockets and build a berm around the basin for water retention.
Step 5 — Staking, Mulching, and Watering. We stake each tree with flexible ties, spread three to four inches of woodchip mulch around the drip line, and deep-water the root zone. You receive a written tree care plan covering irrigation, fertilization, and first-year pruning schedules.
Brands We Use
Tree planting demands reliable tools and proven growing products. Quick Cut Tree Service works with top-rated brands trusted across the arboriculture and horticulture industries.
- Corona
- Fiskars
- Little Beaver
- General Equipment
- Espoma
- Roots Organics
- Oldcastle APG
- Scotts
- Dewitt
- Duckbill
- Rain Bird
Your property and our crew stay safe from the first shovel cut to the final mulch ring.
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FAQs About Tree Planting
What is the best time of year to plant trees?
Fall and early spring are the best seasons for tree planting in most regions. Cooler temperatures and consistent rainfall let roots establish before summer heat arrives. Dormant deciduous specimens transplant with less shock during these windows. Containerized evergreen trees can go in the ground almost any time the soil is workable.
How much does professional tree planting cost?
Tree planting costs depend on the specimen size, species, site conditions, and number of trees. A single containerized sapling installation typically runs less than a large balled and burlapped shade tree that requires a crane or skid steer. Quick Cut Tree Service provides free written estimates for every planting project.
Why should I hire an arborist instead of planting a tree myself?
Arborists understand root flare depth, soil amendment ratios, species compatibility, and structural staking requirements. Planting a tree too deep, in the wrong soil, or without proper drainage kills more nursery stock than drought or disease. A certified arborist gets it right the first time.
How do you water newly planted trees?
We deep-water the root zone at planting and set up a drip irrigation schedule based on species, soil type, and season. Most newly planted trees need slow, deep watering two to three times per week for the first growing season. We include a written watering plan with every job.
Can you plant large mature trees?
Yes. We transplant large balled and burlapped specimens and oversized container stock using crane rigging, skid steers with grapple attachments, and aerial lifts. Large tree planting requires engineered planting holes, heavy-duty staking, and specialized aftercare — all services Quick Cut Tree Service provides.
Does tree planting include cleanup and mulching?
Every tree planting job includes full site cleanup, mulch application around the drip line, and removal of all packaging, burlap scraps, and excess soil. We leave your property clean and your new trees properly mulched and watered.