PLANT - POST - WIN!

Congratulations on your new baby tree! Once you’ve planted your seedling, snap a photo of it and ask a parent/adult to post it to Instagram, tagging @northshoretreeexperts with the #freetreeproject

Every post will enter you to win a $100 gift card of your choice*
Good luck & thank you for your help in growing our urban canopy!

Planting instructions

Until you Plant Outdoors: You can plant your seedling in a pot until it’s ready for the great outdoors! Water the tree weekly, checking the soil periodically for moisture content. It should be moist, not drenched or muddy. Planting Outdoors: Choose a location with enough space for your tree at maturity, with enough sunlight exposure, and where you can easily shelter it from the crushing weight of snow for the first few winters.

Water the tree the day it is planted using a slow drip until the soil is saturated.
Plant the rootball in the ground but leave the root flare (bottom of trunk that flares out) above ground level.
Check soil periodically to determine moisture content. Soil should be moist, not drenched or muddy.
Scratch the surface of the soil to ensure that water has penetrated the root ball and tree pit area. If the soil is dry, water again until moist throughout the root ball.
During periods of drought it is especially important to water your new tree to prevent desiccation and wilting.
Do not let the planting dry out completely.
Protect your tree from mechanical damage from grass trimmers, lawn mowers, bicycles and cars.
Keep weed killers, solvents and cleaning agents away from your tree.

When Your Tree Gets Bigger

Apply a minimum of 10 cm (4 inches) to a maximum of 150 cm (60 inches) of mulch over the planting area. The wider the mulch ring, the greater the benefit. Mulch out to the tree’s drip line, if possible.
Do not pile mulch against the tree trunk and root flare. Pull mulch back several inches from the trunk so the base of the trunk and root crown are exposed. The mulch-ring shape should resemble a “doughnut” not a “volcano”.
If mulch is already present, check the depth. Do not add more if sufficient layers are already in place.
Organic mulches are preferred to inorganic materials. Organic mulches should be well-aerated and composted. Avoid sour smelling mulch.
Water your tree weekly for the first year from late spring to early fall; after the first year, water the tree weekly only when it hasn’t rained much.

Rooted Reviews

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Julie

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A pleasure to work with. Followed through on what they promised to do. Flexible payment options, cash, cheque or email transfer. Professional crew. We're in Cookstown and they're in our contact list.

Matt Montgomery

I have known John Corner for a number of years. He has removed and trimmed a number of trees in my back yard and I have been very happy with the work he has done for me. He has a friendly but professional approach, is competitively priced, and leaves the work area clean and tidy. I am happy to recommend Johnny and know anyone using his services will be satisfied with the quality of the work that he performs.

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Enjoyed Enjoyed working with Johnny and crew, excellent job done, removal completed safely and efficiently. We definitely recommend Northshore Tree Experts!

Brian & Sandra

Super efficient and friendly tree guys. No damage, and they cleaned up perfectly!

Victoria Lively

We highly recommend Northshore Tree Experts to anyone who is looking for a tree cutting/removal company. They quickly and efficiently trimmed and disposed of large over-hanging branches on several extremely tall trees around our home. We had neither the skill or the equipment to attempt the job ourselves, and now have peace of mind knowing that those branches no longer pose a danger to people or property. Thank you Johnny for a job well done!

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