Commercial Tree Planting
Shade, ornamental and screening trees planted at the right depth, with soil prep, staking, mulch and watering plans for long, healthy lives.
A tree planted well can shade a property for a hundred years. A tree planted poorly dies in three, or lives badly and becomes a hazard. Most commercial tree failures come from the same few mistakes: planting too deep, planting in compacted rubble, leaving wire and burlap on the root ball, mulching against the trunk and skipping water during the first dry summers. Choosing the wrong species for a site, such as a huge shade tree under power lines or a salt-sensitive tree beside a road, causes problems for decades. In Nashville, red clay and hot summers make the first two years the critical period.
We handle planting from selection through establishment. We match species to space, soil, sun, utilities and purpose, choosing shade trees for lots and lawns, ornamentals for entrances, evergreens for screens and native species where they fit. Planting holes are dug wide, trees are set at the right depth with the root flare visible, wire baskets and burlap are trimmed back and the soil is backfilled without burying the trunk. We stake only when needed, mulch in a donut rather than a volcano, install watering bags or drip and provide a first-year care plan. Many clients add a prune and inspection visit at one year.
Right tree, right place
Species are chosen for space, soil, sun, utilities and purpose.
Planted correctly
Root flare visible, wide hole, no volcano mulching and no leftover wire.
Watering plan
Bags or drip and clear instructions carry trees through early dry spells.
Follow-up visit
A one-year check helps correct early problems.
What is included
- Site and species selection
- Hole preparation and planting at correct depth
- Staking only if needed
- Mulch ring and watering bag or drip
- First-year care plan
- One-year check visit
See the transformation.
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BeforeAfterWhat you get with Tree Planting
Right species
Matched to the site.
Correct depth
Root flare visible.
Watering plan
Critical first years.
Proper mulch ring
No volcanoes.
Staking if needed
Not by default.
One-year check
Early corrections.
Property types and guides for Tree Planting
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Property typeOffice Parks and CampusesTenants and visitors judge a business by its grounds. Learn what office parks and corporate campuses need for…Learn more 
Property typeParks and Public SpacesPublic spaces serve everyone, which means durability, safety and clear accountability. See what parks, plazas and civic grounds…Learn more 
Topic guideTrees for Commercial SitesChoose trees that survive heat, salt, compaction and tight spaces. See which shade and ornamental trees work best…Learn more Commercial Landscaping Budget Planner
Pick a service, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range for your property.
Our process, start to finish.
- 01
Call and schedule
You tell us about the property and what you need, a new program, a contractor change or a project, and we set a walk that fits your day.
- 02
Walk and measure
We walk the grounds with the manager, owner or a board member, measure turf and beds and note trees, ponds, irrigation, drainage and problem areas.
- 03
Proposal and options
You receive an itemized written proposal with areas, tasks, frequencies, seasonal services and options, ready for a board or owner to review.
- 04
Onboarding
We document starting conditions with photos, map the property, set the schedule and contacts and complete any catch-up work in the first month.
- 05
Service and projects
Crews follow the schedule, projects are phased around your operations and visits are logged so you can see what was done.
- 06
Review and plan ahead
We review results with you each quarter, adjust the scope as needed and plan seasonal work and reserve projects for the year ahead.
Tree Planting FAQ
When should trees be planted?
Fall is ideal in Middle Tennessee, with early spring second best. Summer planting needs more watering.
How big should the trees be?
Medium-size nursery trees establish faster than very large ones and often catch up quickly.
Do trees need staking?
Only in windy or loose soil. Stakes should come off after the first year.
How often should new trees be watered?
Deeply once or twice a week in dry weather during the first two years.
Can you plant under power lines?
We select small-maturing trees there and follow utility clearance guidelines.
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Get your free Tree Planting proposal.
Tell us about the property and we will call you back to set up a site walk.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.