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Tree Planting That Lasts for Decades
The right trees in the right places — for shade, privacy and curb appeal that grows with your home.
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Tree Planting
A tree is the longest-lived thing in your landscape, so where and how it’s planted matters more than almost anything else. The right tree in the right spot gives you shade, privacy, a focal point and real long-term value.
We plan around sun, soil, drainage and — most importantly — mature size. A tree that looks right as a sapling can crowd the house, lift a patio or tangle with a fence in ten years if it’s placed without thinking ahead.
We plant ornamental trees for front-yard focal points, shade trees to cool a backyard or west-facing wall, and privacy trees to screen neighbors and soften a new subdivision. On one recent remodel we set twelve 15-foot privacy trees, each about 3,500 lb, using a skid steer and flatbed.
Planting technique decides survival. We dig to the correct width and depth, keep the root flare at grade instead of burying it, backfill carefully, and make sure water drains away rather than pooling at the trunk. Stakes go in only when a tree actually needs them.
New trees need reliable water, so we check irrigation coverage and add drip where needed. Trees pair naturally with sod, mulch rings, rock beds and uplighting.
We stand behind our work: one customer’s newly planted tree started leaning in Lehi’s wind and we came back and re-staked it at no charge.
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Our Tree Planting Process
How we plan and plant trees.
Planning and tree selection
We assess sun, soil, drainage, irrigation access and clearance from patios, fences and foundations, then recommend varieties suited to Utah and give you an estimate and timeline.
Prep, placement and planting
We dig to proper width and depth, set the tree with the root flare at grade, backfill, grade for drainage, mulch, and stake only when needed.
Final review and aftercare
We check depth, straightness and water coverage, and explain watering, seasonal care and early warning signs.
FAQ
Tree Planting FAQs
Tree planting questions.
Which trees grow well here?
It depends on your soil, sun and space. We favor varieties proven in northern Utah’s hot, dry summers and cold winters, and we’ll match recommendations to your goals — shade, privacy, color or size.
Where should a new tree go?
Far enough from the house, fences, patios and utilities to fit its mature canopy and roots, with good sun and access to water. We’ll lay out options on site.
When is the best time to plant trees?
Spring and fall are best because cooler temperatures reduce stress while roots establish. Container trees can be planted through summer with extra watering.
How do I keep a new tree healthy?
Deep, consistent watering for the first couple of years matters most. Keep mulch off the trunk and watch for leaning after strong wind.
Can trees be part of a bigger project?
Absolutely. Trees are often planted as part of a full install alongside sod, fencing, drip and lighting — like our privacy remodel project.
Why hire a pro instead of planting it myself?
Large trees need equipment to move safely, and planting depth, backfill and drainage determine whether a tree thrives. We get those details right and stand behind the result.
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Overgrown Garden Bed Replaced with Sod and Pavers in Tooele
A weed-choked bed along two fence lines became open lawn with a paver mow strip that makes edging easy.
Dirt Backyard to Clean Sod Lawn in West Valley City
A new-construction backyard of bare builder dirt — and muddy dog paws — turned into a level green lawn.
Gravel Parking Pad Install in West Jordan Without the Concrete Price Tag
An unused side-yard strip became a solid, well-draining parking pad for an extra vehicle — at a fraction of concrete cost.
From Debris-Covered Dirt to a Clean Grassy Backyard in Highland
Trash, pallets, rocks and weeds cleared — including under the deck — and the whole yard sodded for summer.
Full Backyard Landscape Remodel With Privacy Trees and Lighting
Twelve 15-foot privacy trees, a perimeter cedar fence, new sprinklers and uplighting — one crew, one project.
Post-Pool Landscape Install with Sod, Curbing, and Lava Rock in Lehi
After the pool crew left: 250 ft of concrete curbing, black lava rock beds and fresh sod around a new pool and trampoline.