Planting trees in summer with Martha Stewart

Andrew has been been busy with the Martha Stewart network to talk about how you can plant trees in the hottest months of the year. They’ve turned the conversation into an article on their website where you can find some top tips and ideas for trees that can withstand the heat.

There are some trees that do better in dry conditions and heat, which means they should survive summer planting with judicious watering. Black tupelo is a wonderful example as is Honey locust, another highly adaptable tree that tolerates a variety of soils and locations.

The key to establishing your summer-planted tree is to make sure it gets consistent watering, at least 3 times a week through the season and until it goes dormant (for deciduous trees that’s when they drop their leaves).

You don’t need fertiliser in the first year, just water and mulch. If it does rain, don’t assume that this is enough for your new tree and keep up with the consistent watering. Then when you get to the autumn, top up the mulch and next spring you should keep an eye on the weather. We probably see more trees die in the late spring because owners have forgotten about their new tree and forget to water through the first dry spell. Whilst your tree might have started to lay down a good root system, a dry, cold spring can spell disaster unless you water.

For more visit the original article on the Martha Stewart website at https://www.marthastewart.com/can-you-plant-trees-in-summer-11741786