Tree Planting

Tree Planting and Species Selection

Tree planting in the Chippewa Valley is a thirty-year decision, so it is worth getting right the first time. Pick the wrong species or the wrong spot and you end up with a tree that crowds the house, heaves the sidewalk, sulks in wet soil, or splits apart in the first hard windstorm.

We help homeowners and property owners across Boyd, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona, and Lake Hallie match trees to the site they will actually grow in, not just the spot that looks good on planting day.

Digging the hole is the easy part. Survival comes down to planting depth, where the root flare sits, how the backfill is handled, and how much mulch goes down. Our arborist-led crew works through each of those steps deliberately, because a tree planted an inch too deep can struggle quietly for years before it shows real signs of decline.

What we handle

• Tree planting for homes, yards, and acreage
• Replacement trees after a removal
• Species selection matched to your site and your goals for the tree
• Correct planting depth and root flare placement
• Mulching and care guidance for the first growing season
• Replanting advice after storm damage or emerald ash borer loss
• Free, no-pressure estimates

How tree planting works

Every planting starts with a site visit and a conversation about what you want the tree to do. Shade a west-facing window, screen a neighbor’s view, fill the gap left by a tree we removed, or simply add some fall color: the goal shapes which species and which spot make sense.

Once the tree and the location are settled, planting is a matter of doing the basics right and skipping none of them. We set the root flare at the correct height instead of burying the trunk, backfill with the native soil rather than amending it into a bathtub, and mulch in a ring that keeps the trunk clear. Before we leave, we walk you through how much to water and how often during that first season.

Choosing the right tree

Good species selection weighs how a tree looks on day one against what it will be doing in twenty years. Mature size and branch structure matter most, because a tree that outgrows its spot ends up fighting the house, the power lines, or the driveway. We also consider how well the species handles this region’s soil and winters, and how far it should sit from your septic system and any underground utilities.

Common questions

Can you replace a tree you removed?
Yes. We will help you choose a replacement species that fits the site better and avoids repeating the same problem.

When is the best time to plant?
Spring and fall are usually the best windows in western Wisconsin because cooler weather reduces stress while the tree establishes. We will recommend timing based on your species and site.

Do you help choose the tree?
Yes. Species selection is one of the most important parts of planting well, and we explain the options in plain language.

Plant once, plant right

A tree is one of the few things you plant once and enjoy for the rest of your time on the property. Get the species and the placement right and it becomes shade over the patio or a windbreak that actually works. Get it wrong and you are budgeting for a removal down the road. We would rather help you get it right the first time.