East End Trees Nurseries

Retail Services

Convenient Delivery Services

Let East End Trees load and deliver your trees and plants directly to your home or job site. B & B trees can be heavy, difficult to transport and move from place to place without special equipment or experience. Moving bulk material also takes lots of time. We have both the experience and equipment to do the job right and at affordable prices. Many times we can even roll the plants right next to or directly in pre dug holes using non evasive ball carts.


Planting Services

Are you looking for some instant privacy screening with Leyland Cypress or other evergreen trees, trying to create some shade, decorate around your pool area or simply need to update the front of the home? The proper installation of plants in the landscape involves much more than just digging holes and setting plants in them. We offer planting services for residential, municipal and commercial customers throughout the tri-state region and have provided substantial savings across the board. Trees add beauty and grace to any community setting. Besides providing the obvious benefits like shade and privacy, trees help cool your home and neighborhood, break the cold winds to lower heating costs, control erosion and clean the air of carbon monoxide. Properly selected and planted trees can also significantly increase the value of your property. We will be happy to provide a Free Estimate. We will visit your home or job site, listen to your needs and then invite you down to actually show you the plant material we choose for you and how it will lay out. We always use organic fertilizers and soil amendments that are safe for your family, pets, and property.


Mulch Installation

Mulch, Top Soil, Sod, & Seed also installed.

Plant care, installation etc.

Call us anytime if you need help planting, transplanting, sick plants etc.



To plant shrubs and trees

Late fall and early spring are considered ideal planting times because roots will have more time to grow into the surrounding soil before the stress due to new foliage growth and high temperatures occurs. Tilling in soil admen ants to improve aeration and drainage is essential for satisfactory plant growth. The current trend for large planting beds as found in new homes or land developments (where soil is usually very poor) is to plant trees and shrubs in large beds. Preparation of an entire bed is preferred over preparing individual holes since the roots will have a larger area to grow before they encounter native soil that might be compacted and poorly aerated. Ideally, for most plantings the hole(s) should not be dug any deeper than the root ball. We suggest digging holes twice as wide as the root ball and not as deep. Maybe one to two inches of the root ball should be above soil level. If you dig too deep, firm the bottom of the hole to reduce settling. Since most new roots will grow horizontally from the side of the root ball, soil firmed at the bottom of the hole will not substantially affect root growth. Widening the planting hole is an ideal way to enhance plant growth. Always pick the plant up by the root ball never by the trunk or stem (can cause damage to fine root hairs). Soil that was removed from the hole should be used to refill the hole along with some good compost and starter fertilizer. Excessive water can accumulate in the bottom of the hole, which can lead to root suffocation or root rot development. Firm the soil around the root ball, however, is sure not to use excessive force since soil compaction should be avoided. After a tree or shrub has been planted, construct a ring of soil 2 to 3 inches high to form a water basin at the outside edge of the hole (plants in beds probably will not require a water basin). The water basin does not need to be a permanent fixture and can be removed after the plants become established. Apply a 3-inch layer of mulch over the planting hole. The mulch will help maintain moisture and reduce fluctuations in soil temperature.

Don't forget to fertilize your tree and shrubs each season - they need to eat also. We see that many homeowners will treat their lawns several times a year but almost never feed their trees and shrubs.


Contractor Referral Service

If you need patio pavers, tree pruning / removal, lawn maintenance, grading or a computer design plan by a landscape architect – contact us. We have a list of good contractors and we will be glad to supply you some information.

Don't forget to fertilize your tree and shrubs each season - they need to eat also. We see that many homeowners will treat their lawns several times a year but almost never feed their trees and shrubs.

 

BEST TIME TO WATER -

between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Your new trees, shrubs, and/or perennials require special attention for at least one month after planting, until the root systems get a chance to grow out into the surrounding soil. A little vigilance in ensuring that each plant receives its full allotment of water during this time is the single most important factor in determining the future success of your plants. Keep in mind that the root balls of your new plants will dry out just like a houseplant even though the surrounding soil appears wet. The best way to check the roots is to pull away the mulch from the stem of the plant and use your finger to scrape down an inch or two directly into the root ball to feel for dryness.

Sprinkler systems, even the best ones, will water some areas better than others. After your landscape has had time for the plant roots to spread out and intermingle (at least 6 weeks after planting), this unevenness in sprinkler coverage is not a major problem. But when the plants have just been installed, some plants may not receive enough water from the sprinklers to survive the critical first few weeks. For this reason it is imperative that you make frequent (daily to every second day) inspections of your landscape so you can spot plants that may be dry, and water them by hand to give them the opportunity to grow roots into areas that get more water.

Following the guidelines below as a supplement to your sprinkler system will help integrate your plants quickly into the landscape:


A. Shrubs and Perennials - by hand with hose and/or bucket

  1. First week - Water every 2 days for shrubs and perennials in full sun, every 3-4 days if in shade. Under extremely hot or windy conditions in full sun, you may need to water every day. Treat them like houseplants and aim the hose directly into the root ball. Make mental notes of areas that seem to need extra attention.

  2. Next two weeks - Water your extra-attention areas as above. For the areas that are not a problem, water once a week just to be sure.

  3. After 3 weeks - Your new shrubs should be somewhat established. Continue to water your extra-attention plants once a week by hand until the end of the season as a supplement to your sprinkler system.

B. Trees and Large Shrubs - by hand with hose or bucket

  1. First two weeks - Water by placing the hose directly on the root ball, then turning on the faucet so that the water comes out in a slow trickle. Let it trickle for 1/2 -1 hour for each plant. The larger the tree and the more exposed it is to wind and sun, the more time needed. Look for special-attention plants. Repeat every 5-7 days depending on weather and sunlight conditions.

  2. Next four weeks - Water twice as above during this period.

  3. After six weeks - Water those special-attention plants during extended periods of no rainfall occasionally as above until the end of December.

For new garden beds
Incorporate one to two 40-pound bags of Compost or every 10 square feet. Till into the soil to a depth of approximately 6 inches.

For established gardens
Spread Compost to a depth of approximately 2 inches. Where possible, rake into garden soil.

To revive lawns and reduce thatch
Once or twice a year, spread or broadcast a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch layer of Compost over your lawn. This will add nutrients and organic matter and help stimulate beneficial microbial and biological activity. Water daily, and the compost will filter through the lawn.