How To Plant Trees With Balled And Burlapped Roots

When planting new trees, homeowners want them to look like a naturally grown element in their backyards. This is where many container-grown trees are lacking. Furthermore, many of them grow up too long for their container, leading to root problems. That is why people prefer trees wrapped in burlap. To install these requires a bit of work, that is where tree care Dayton Ohio companies come in.
Burlapped trees are grown in fields. Once they are ready, the roots are dug out and wrapped in burlap to keep them together until replanted. These trees weigh a lot and require expert hands to carefully place the tree roots. That is why you must get the help of tree care professionals for replanting these trees.
Continue reading to see how tree care professionals can help you plant your new burlapped trees. 

​Steps Involved In Replanting Balled And Burlapped Trees

​The process of planting burlapped trees is not as easy as just digging out soil and placing them in. From inspections to measuring tree depth and distance, there is a lot involved.
Here are the steps that professionals sent by tree care Dayton Ohio companies take. 

1. Removing The Burlap

​Homeowners are often confused by whether or not they should be removing the burlap. Professionals first inspect the material of the burlap to determine whether or not to remove it.
Synthetic material will not decompose in the soil so it will need to be removed. Natural burlaps can rot into the soil with enough moisture. Professionals will also need to consider the weather. The weather tells you if there will be enough moisture for rotting the burlaps. Otherwise, the burlap may make it harder for the roots to receive water.

​2. Inspect And Dig For A Quality Planting Hole 

​Most burlapped trees have feeder roots. Feeder roots spiral like a spider web to extract nutrients for the trees. So, the planting hole has to be wide. The professionals can help you in digging a saucer-like hole that is three times as wide as the root balls. 

3. Make Sure The Tree Is Firmly Packed

​If you are not an expert, you may unintentionally end up leaving some space while placing the tree. Air pockets in the soil will disrupt the natural movement of the water and nutrients in the soil. So, you must make sure the tree roots are tightly packed and covered with the original soil. 

​Final Thoughts

​Balled and burlapped trees are not only economical but also provide your backyard with a sturdy field-grown tree. These trees do require a bit of heavy lifting and inspection to drop the roots perfectly in the hole. So for the best results, you should hire professionals from tree care Dayton Ohio companies.
Tree services like NOS Tree Service can give you the additional help to make these trees stand out beautifully in your landscape.