Fall is the ideal time to plant new trees and shrubs. The soil is warm, so roots quickly establish, and air temperatures are cooler, allowing new plants to suffer less stress. Fall rains also help reduce the maintenance needed to help new trees become successful in the landscape.
If you are looking for recommendations on what new tree to plant this fall, check out some of our great resources for selecting the perfect tree:
· Preferred Tree List For South Central Kansas
· Drought Tolerant Trees For South Central Kansas
· Conifer/Evergreen Trees For Kansas
· Trees For Windbreaks In Kansas
Most all of the recommended trees listed in our publications will be planted in our Sedgwick County Extension Arboretum, surrounding our office. We’d invite you to visit these our over 325 trees this fall to help you in your tree selection. You can also learn about these trees and see year-round pictures of the trees growing in our Arboretum through our online, interactive Arboretum Map.
Once you’ve found your perfect tree, here are a few more resources to help you maximize the success of your new tree:
· Directions For Planting A Tree
· Watering Newly Planted Trees
If you have any questions about trees, or any gardening topics, feel free to contact our free Garden Hotline. You can call us at (316)-660-0190, send an email to [email protected], or stop by in person with questions or a plant sample. Our Garden Hotline is staffed Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00-4:00 pm.
