Episode Details

Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office shares spring planting tips to help kick off the spring, including the best native species to plant in his region as well as fertilization and watering tips.

In this episode we cover:  

• How to become successful at spring tree planting (:44)
• Aaron's favorite native species to plant (1:25)
• Planting season in Dallas (3:47)
• Watering during droughts (5:44)
• Mistletoe on trees (6:55)
• Hackberry trees (9:14)
• Spring fertilization (12:13)
• Wrapping newly planted trees (15:37)
• Planting mature or younger trees (16:49)
• Soils used in North Texas (18:51)
• Cutting container tree roots (21:49)
• Best tree watering practices (26:07)

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To learn more spring planting tips, read our blogs, Spring Ahead and Most Common Questions about Tree Care in Spring.

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