Having some nice, healthy trees in your yard can increase the appeal of your backyard. Instead of a large evergreen, you may want to have a tree that bears fruit. A small fruit tree in a residential area is both attractive and useful. Choose a tree that will offer fruit that you and your family enjoy eating and using to make the cost of purchasing and caring for the tree worth it. Here are three steps to preparing to have a fruit tree planted in your yard by a tree service.
Stock up on soft mulch
Though it is possible for you to plant a tree and have it surrounded by grass, you can also choose to place mulch around the tree. Soft mulch will allow the fruits of the tree to fall without having such a hard impact. This will keep the fruit from getting bruised during the fall. The mulch can also help the tree hold in some moisture around the roots. This will keep your tree healthy and hydrated during the summer months when you may have to deal with water restrictions or high heat. You can stock mulch inside of your shed and add more as the old mulch breaks down.
Gate off the area
Most people still use their backyard for gatherings, events, and playing around with the kids. If your family likes to play around in the backyard or if you often host your children's friends, you should gate around the area of the tree. The gate can be knee high for adults, as long as it deters small children and small animals from crossing over into the area. This will keep the fruit safe until you can pick it up every day and it will keep people from accidentally stepping on or getting hurt by any falling fruit in the area.
Keep the tree centered
If your tree produces fruit that falls inside of your neighbor's yard and causes damage, you may be responsible for it. If the fruit is colored in a way that can stain items, such as pomegranates, you may have to pay for damages to the fence or property that gets stained due to the falling fruit. To combat this issue, keep the tree centered in your own yard so that the limbs do not grow too far. This will keep the fruit on your property and stop any hassles and issues with your neighbors.
To learn more, contact a tree service company like Arbor Barber Inc.
