Plant Your Trees Now in Fall in Montana for a Better Spring Growth

As much as I love when fall arrives around the Missouri River corridor and winds itself through Great Falls, I also find myself resenting it just a little.  Shorter days and a few less "nice enough to golf" days seem to arrive way to quickly anymore.

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Instead of spending time hacking away in the rough of any of the local courses searching for my oft lost ball, I've been hacking at lilacs and Russian Olive trees in preparedness for cooler temperatures.  Basically, more shovel than golf club.

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Plant Your Trees Now in Fall in Montana for a Better Spring Growth

If you happen to be in that same mode as me the last few weekends, you might be thinking that it is too late in the season to be thinking of planting things.  Especially since we have had some chilly mornings since Fall officially arrived.

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During this time of year can be perfect for your trees and shrubs to get a head start on next Spring.  Don't put away that shovel, mulch and fertilizer just yet, because our first hard frost hasn't even hit yet.

Dormancy Helps the Roots Establish Before the Harshness of Winter in Montana

The Arbor Day Foundation says that while Spring is the common time many of us will start digging, Fall can be as much or even better to get that tree set for the next summer.

Young trees planted along a concrete wall with green foliage

Cooler temperatures and fall rain can help young trees establish their roots better, giving them not just a head start on next Spring, but also being prepared for cold and snow during winter.  According to Arbor Day Foundation, "It’s safe to plant trees until the ground is frozen solid, generally after the first hard frost. Even if there is snow on the ground, if you’re able to stick a spade into the soil, it’s still okay to plant."