Do you want a BIG TREE?  Let us do the work.

After you come to the Nursery and personally select your tree...

GOPHER ONE CALL

We will call Gopher State One Call to have all utility lines located in your yard so there is no danger of cutting any lines.

After the utility lines have been located, you should place a stake or flag in the location where you want your trees.  You should stay at least 4 feet away from any utility lines.  The hole that is dug will be almost 7 feet wide.

Gopher One Call will only locate utility lines.  They will not locate irrigation systems or other private lines.  If you have an irrigation system, you need to have that located, or have an idea of where the lines are so that the tree spade does not cut them.  Minnesota Valley Garden Center is not responsible for irrigation systems or unmarked lines that we hit.

SCHEDULING

After you have selected your tree, we will give you a general time frame of when your tree will be installed.  We cannot give you an exact date.  Our schedule changes daily depending on weather conditions and other unforeseen problems.  Let us know if you have any scheduling conflicts (on vacation, away on business, waiting for sod installation, etc…).  We will accommodate you as much as possible.

We will call you two days in advance to let you know when your tree is coming.  We will usually give you about 2 hour window for when the tree spade will arrive.  We cannot always give you an exact time, because some jobs go easily and quicker than scheduled, while at other jobs we may encounter unforeseen problems that will delay us. Please remember that if it rains in between the time that we notify you and the time the installation is scheduled that it may delay you installation, but we will let you know.

INSTALLATION

Steve (our Tree Spade Expert) will come to your house to first dig the hole where your new tree is to be planted.

The tree spade truck is a very large vehicle.  It is very likely that the truck could leave depressions in your lawn, especially if you have an irrigated yard, or it has recently rained.  If you are concerned about ruts in your yard, we can lay down plywood to drive on for an additional fee.

Steve will then come back to the nursery, to pick up your tree, and return to your yard and plant your new tree.

INSTANTLY - you have added Value and Beauty to your home!!

CARING FOR YOUR TREE – Proper care is essential for a long and healthy life for your tree.

One of the most important aspects for caring for your new tree is a proper moisture level. The first year is very critical and you should note the plant's condition often. Check the new growth of your tree for signs of any problems. A healthy tree should be growing new leaves, even during hot summer conditions.

Watering is the most important part of helping your tree to get established. Newly planted trees must be watered directly into the root ball.  Place your hose near the base of the tree and let it run at a trickle for several hours.  Yellowing of the leaves near the center of the tree is a warning sign that the tree is stressed and needs more water. Brown crispy edges on leaves indicate the tree is not taking up enough water to keep up with its water demands.

Be aware though that over-watering can be even more harmful to your tree than too little moisture.  If you have clay soil, you must be very cautious of your watering habits.  Watch for the following signs that may indicate the tree is being over-watered:  wilting leaves when the root ball is moist, no new growth, water stained edges of the leaves, blackened stems, stunted growth, or overall decline of the plant.

Mulching trees helps them retain proper soil moisture.  We recommend a 2-4" layer of organic mulch such as shredded bark, wood chips, cedar, or cocoa beans.

Feel free to call us any time with questions or concerns about your plants.  We spent years nurturing them in our nursery and want them to live for many more providing you shade and beauty.