People tend to view spring as the season for new growth, and this is true for established landscaping. However, if you're planting a new tree, the fall is the ideal time of year to do so. A September or November planting provides a few key benefits that will give those trees everything they need to thrive.

The Benefits of Planting Trees in the Autumn

1. Ample Water

Newly planted trees need to be watered frequently for up to 12 weeks after planting. This fuels the landscaping with the nutrients it needs to get established in its new location. Thanks to the increased precipitation that occurs during autumn, nature will do most of the watering for you. 

2. Avoiding Heat Stress

The high heat of summer is tough on young trees, as they don't have the root system established to withstand the stress of the heat. Transpiration occurs when it's hot out, moving moisture from the roots to small pores on the underside of the leaves. This cools the tree, but it can wither a small root system. 

By planting in the fall, you give your new landscaping an extra season of cooler weather to establish a strong root base before the dryness and heat hits. Less transpiration occurs in the fall, winter, and spring, which leaves the moisture in the roots where it's needed most. 

3. Fueling Root Growth

Though temperatures may drop above ground, the soil temperature stays stable throughout the cooler seasons. With cooler temperatures and fewer daylight hours, the tree does not focus its growth on the trunk and the crown. It focuses on the roots sitting beneath the warmer soil. Reduced transpiration and increased precipitation give the root system plenty of moisture to fuel that growth.

When you're for planting season, head to the tree farm at Glynn Young's Landscaping & Nursery Center in Nicholasville, KY. Their garden center has more than 3,000 varieties of shade, flowering, and evergreen trees to match any need. If you'd like some professional guidance, their landscaping designers are highly experienced at creating beautiful and functional spaces. Learn more about what they offer on their website and call (859) 885-6100 for assistance.