Shrub and Tree Planting Services

You may need shrub and tree planting from Remboldt Lawn Services if you notice:

• Bare or empty areas in your landscape
• Lack of privacy from neighboring properties
• Limited shade in outdoor living spaces
• Erosion on slopes or exposed soil areas
• Low visual interest or missing seasonal color
• Exposure to wind, noise, or harsh conditions

These issues often indicate your landscape would benefit from strategic planting to improve function and appearance.

Professional planting improves long-term landscape success. Remboldt Lawn Services provides:

• Proper root development and planting depth
• Healthier long-term plant growth and survival
• Strategic placement based on mature size
• Improved privacy, shade, and wind protection
• Enhanced curb appeal and property value
• Better soil preparation and plant establishment

Professional installation ensures your trees and shrubs thrive and create a balanced, sustainable landscape for years to come.

In the Black Hills region, early spring (April-May) and early fall (September-October) are ideal for planting trees and shrubs. These periods provide moderate temperatures and typically adequate rainfall, allowing plants to establish roots before extreme summer heat or winter cold. Fall planting is particularly advantageous as it gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy, resulting in stronger growth the following spring. At Remboldt Lawn Services, we consider local climate patterns and specific plant varieties when recommending optimal planting times for your landscape.

Newly planted trees and shrubs require consistent care during their establishment period, typically one to two years. Regular deep watering is essential, generally one to two times weekly, depending on rainfall and temperature. Apply mulch in a 3-4 inch layer around plants (keeping it away from trunks) to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Avoid fertilizing immediately after planting, as this can stress new root systems. After installation, we provide detailed care instructions specific to your plant selections and site conditions to ensure successful establishment.

The Rapid City area's climate supports many hardy tree and shrub varieties. For trees, successful options include Bur Oak, Hackberry, Colorado Blue Spruce, and Autumn Blaze Maple. Shrubs that thrive include Ninebark, Potentilla, Lilac varieties, and Serviceberry. Native species like Rocky Mountain Juniper and Chokecherry are particularly well-adapted to local conditions.