H20, it’s what they want!

For those of you living in the Tetons this year you already know our wet spring and recent extreme heat has the plants and trees flourishing! However with our dry climate we find ourselves flocking to cool rivers and lakes as soon as the heat hits the dreaded 90’s! Our trees and shrubs are feeling the same way but don’t have the luxury of mobility, that’s when we step in!

Trees and shrubs need the TLC through these hot months more than ever and it doesn’t take much to give them what they need, water! It is important to be conscious of your trees and shrubs water intake because often times when they show signs of distress it is too late! Most landscapers will recommend upon installation, delivery or pickup a timed irrigation system giving short increments of water to your trees and shrubs throughout the day to maintain adequate hydration. However when temperatures rise and the rainfall is in short supply it is important to monitor the irrigation and check the soil to be sure that previous settings are enough! Change in temperature sometimes requires change in irrigation so checking that all the heads and nozzles are functioning properly and that the soil around your trees is adequately saturated can save your trees from falling victim to our dry climate.

There are also great ways to be efficient with your water use while still maintaining adequate hydration. One great way is to use bark mulch in your landscaping around your trees and shrubs. The mulch creates a great sun barrier and keeps the ground from warming and the water from evaporating. This can be 50% more efficient in water usage and keeps the soil moist and the trees and shrubs happy!

Ultimately, like you or I the hot summer months can be draining and no one thrives without water so get out there and check the soil, trees and shrubs to be sure that your irrigation schedule is getting those plants the water they need to succeed!

Hello Spring!

Welcome to Spring! Since Mother Nature didn’t quite deliver the ‘goods’ in the Rocky Mountains this winter, we are hoping that she will bless us with Spring showers and May flowers, which just might show up in April!

Despite the lack of snow this winter, the good news is that our fields are bare of snow and we have begun our spring digging operation a few weeks early this year. We are in the process of digging a large variety of trees and shrubs such as Quaking Aspen, Blue Spruce, Lodgepole, Cottonwood, Lilacs, etc., varying in a wide range of sizes, from 3 ft. to 20+ ft., to fit all your landscape needs. Everything we grow on our Teton Valley, Idaho farm is cold hardy stock that is packaged B&B style (balled and burlapped) in beautiful Idaho soil, and is available for pick up, delivery and/or installation. We offer discounts for larger orders, especially if picked up directly from the field during our digging season, so consider placing your order now for your spring project.

Feel free to call and set up an appointment to visit our farm in Idaho, or stop by our local nursery (opening in late April), conveniently located in the Movieworks Plaza next to Jackson Hole Farmer’s Market and Twigs, just off of HWY. 89 in Jackson, Wyoming. We also invite you to check in on our Trees Inc Facebook page where you can directly request appointments, read reviews and stay updated on special offers. We look forward to seeing you this spring and hope we can assist you with any landscape needs you may have this year.

Yes, It’s OK to Install Trees During the Summer

A question we are often asked: “when are the best months to install trees for my landscape project”? Our answer, “when would you like it done”?  Sometimes there can also be a misconception to not have trees installed during the height of the summer.  This may originate from thinking the ground and trees may be too dry, but when correctly transported, installed and irrigated, any time is the right time!

Here in Western Wyoming under the gaze of the Tetons the best time to for us to dig on our tree farm is during the early weeks of spring once the snow has melted and prior to their new seasonal growth.  But, once the trees and shrubs have been excavated and become a B&B product, the trees can be installed any time during the year… beyond when Jackson Hole is covered in feet and feet of snow!

Whatever season trees are being installed, the key is having a product that has had a cool and damp root ball since becoming a B&B tree or shrub. So, if you are contemplating your next landscape project during the dog days of summer, there’s no reason to wait and beautify your property.

Nursery Taking Shape

After a productive digging season once the tree farm cleared of winter snow, we made progress setting up our new nursery located at 820 S Hwy 89 in the Movieworks Plaza in Jackson.  Stay tuned for announcement of Grand Opening.  Here are some installation photos from last week.

March in Jackson Hole

What can you say about a near historical winter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?  Hurray for everyone!  Our livelihood depends on it: from winter tourism, water supply for the farmers and ranchers, to the snow plow guys (that’s us!). We all benefit from the white stuff falling from the sky one way or another.  Looking at this picture of our Jackson Hole winter wonderland, it’s hard to imagine that spring is just around the corner and time to think about a landscape now covered in a blanket of white to a fresh landscape colored in green!

We are currently taking orders for the spring digging season on our Victor, Idaho wholesale tree farm.  We will begin digging as soon as weather and snow pack permits (generally around mid April).  Now is also a great time to start thinking about any other improvements or projects that you may have in mind for your existing landscape or property.  Spring is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, as well as do a little ‘spring cleaning’ on your property.

Also, be on the lookout for the opening of our new wholesale nursery located in the Movieworks Plaza next to Twigs, just off of Highway 89 in Jackson in early May.  This is a new venture for us and we are anxious to showcase our nursery products as well as our supply of locally quarried Kemmerer stone.

Please feel free to email, trees@treesincwyoming.com, or call our office, 307-733-6563, any time concerning tree orders or for any other landscape needs or questions you may have.

We look forward to seeing you this spring!