Fall is for Planting

The best time to plant is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.

Why fall? Well, the truth is you can plant trees anytime of year (assuming the ground isn't frozen, of course).  But fall is the most ideal time to plant for a number of reasons:

1. Tree can focus on root development instead of supporting leaf growth.
2. Temperatures are typically moderate with less chance for trees to be stressed by extreme heat. 
3. Frequent rains helps trees establish their root systems. 
4. When the air temps are cooler than soil temps, new root growth is encouraged without new top growth, resulting in stronger root system before spring. 

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