Tree Planting Tips for Fall!
Best Way to Plant Trees in Austin
While the weather has stayed hot into October (just ask those ACL crowds last weekend), we're technically in the midst of fall - which means something super exciting. Fall planting season is here!
That's right, unlike lots of places up North, the best time to plant in Central Texas is right in the Fall, especially the October/November range.
Why Fall is Best for Austin Planting
As we've all noticed for the last six months (and counting) Texas Summers get hot. From late Spring to Early Fall, it can hit 100 degrees! That's tough on all our gentle little baby trees, which can dry out in the oppressive summer heat.
When we plant trees in the fall, we give them several months to establish themselves. This means they get to grow strong roots and join the mycorrhizal fungi network in the soil. That's right, the plants join up with fungi!
While it may sound like something out of Science Fiction, it's absolutely true. Trees (even trees of different species) share nutrients with each other via a network of microscopic fungi that cling to their roots. When little baby trees have a few month to join this, their survival rate goes up because they have buddies to share water and nutrients during those tough summer months
Best Fall Planting in Austin
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