Need some shade, privacy, or better habitat for wildlife? If you haven’t planted new trees and shrubs yet, don’t worry! June is a great time to plant in Indianapolis. We know everyone rushes in during peak spring months, but there are some benefits to planting in June to get your new plants off to a great start.

1. Warmer Soil means Faster Growth
Come June, our soils in Central Indiana have warmed up, which encourages faster root development for your new plantings. Taking advantage of warm summer soil can help you plants put on healthy new roots before winter arrives.

2. Big Selection Available
This is really our peak month and that means we have an amazing selection of healthy trees and shrubs for just about any time of garden and landscape needs. Whether you’re looking for evergreens to add privacy, blooming trees and shrubs to add color, or some shade for your patio, we can recommend just the right plant.

3. Time to Establish Before Winter
Again, by planting now your new trees and shrubs will have plenty of warm summer growing time to start getting established before winter. Especially in the first year after planting, you want your plant to spend its energy on new root growth – versus top growth. In fact, you often won’t see a lot of top growth on larger trees and shrubs until the second or third year, when they’ll really start to take off. A healthy adequate root system is the key to your new trees and shrubs thriving.

4. Improved Curb Appeal and Environmental Benefits
We all know by now that more green equals more green! That is both in terms of adding value to your property AND benefiting the environment. Not to mention more green benefits our mental wellness and health. Urban trees and shrubs result in better air quality, reduced storm runoff and erosion, and more habitat for wildlife and healthy ecosystems. We need more trees!

5. The Garden Center is Less Crowded!
Sure, everyone rushes in during spring, but that means longer lines and a more crowded garden center. Come see us in June and you can enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience and spend more time getting help from our staff

You know what they say about trees, the best time to plant one was twenty years ago! Well, we think the best time to plant new trees is every day. So come see our amazing selection of trees and shrubs today and we’ll help you green up your garden.

Need someone to plant your larger trees and shrubs? We can refer you to trusted contractors who can either pick up and plant your trees, or we can deliver your trees to your property for them to plant. You can find our expert tree planting instructions HERE.