Trees can help increase your property value and improve the way your business’s exterior looks during the growing season. If your business’s property doesn’t have trees or you feel you’re your landscaping could benefit from adding a few others, planting new trees is always worth the investment. While most business owners assume that planting new trees should always happen during the spring and summer months, fall can be a great time to add new trees to your property. Here’s why you shouldn’t wait until next spring to add some new trees to your exterior.

The Roots Can Develop Faster
Just because the temperatures are starting to stay cooler during the day doesn’t mean young trees can’t start developing their roots once they’re in place. In fact, the cooler weather can encourage stronger growth than the heat of the summer. Why? Because extreme heat, as the greater Denver area has gotten over the last couple of summers, puts serious strain on younger trees. The more stress they’re under, the harder it is for new trees to develop strong root systems, putting them at risk of disease and premature death. By planting trees in the fall, you’ll set them up for better success in the long term.

Fall Planting Improves Heat and Drought Resistance
The more established young tree roots are before the peak of the growing season, the healthier the tree will be and the more tolerant they’ll be to hot weather and drought. By planting your trees in the fall, you’re giving the roots more time to develop. While you’ll still need to provide plenty of water throughout the warmer months, your newest additions will be better equipped to cope with dry soil conditions than they would be if you planted them during the spring or early summer.

Fall Rains Can Help With Growth
Though monsoon season typically happens in late summer, fall still tends to have some heavy rainstorms in store each year. All that extra moisture means your trees will be growing in ideal soil conditions which can set them up for a better growing season in spring. Keep in mind that your landscape maintenance team may still create a watering schedule for your new trees to hedge against the possibility of a dry fall. You’ll want to follow their recommendations to keep your trees as healthy as possible. 

You’ll Free up Time in the Spring
Spring can be one of the busiest times of year when it comes to maintaining the interior and exterior of your business. And if you’re trying to plant new trees during those busy spring months, you may be adding more to your plate than you should realistically take on. By planting new trees during the fall, you’ll free up time when the warm weather returns.

Ready to Plant New Trees?
If you’re interested in adding new trees to your property, planting them during the early fall is a great idea. But choosing the best trees to work with your landscaping can be more difficult than you might think. Take the stress out of the process and contact Nationwide Landworks to schedule a consultation. Our commercial landscape design and maintenance experts will help you find the best trees for your property.