Tree Planting Services
A landscaper digs a hole. A Certified Arborist plants a tree.
Most new trees that fail were doomed the day they went in the ground. Wrong species for the site. Planted too deep. Burlap and wire baskets left on the root ball. Root flare buried under mulch. No protection from deer. No plan to keep the tree watered. The tree looks fine for a year or two, then starts declining quickly, and by then the investment is lost.
Rick's Certified Arborists are the Tree Planting Specialists for Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and New Castle Counties. We select the right tree for your property, plant it according to the standards of an Arborist, and manage its health as it grows. The same team of Certified Arborists who plant your tree is the one that keeps it healthy throughout its life.
How to Know It's Time to Plant a New Tree
Most homeowners start thinking about planting when something drastic changes. A tree came down in a storm. A Beech or Ash was lost to disease and left a hole in the yard. A neighbor cleared their lot for new construction and your privacy went with it. Or the trees on the property are all the same age, and you can see what the yard looks like in twenty years if nothing new goes in now.
Whatever the reason, the tree you plant today is the curb appeal, privacy, and shade your property has for decades. Getting it right at the start is the whole game.
Consultation vs. Estimate: Which One Do You Need?
Planting Consultation
A Certified Arborist walks your property, looks at sun, soil, drainage, and space, and recommends the right trees for each spot. After the visit, you get an emailed list of 3 to 4 recommended trees with vetted links to photos and characteristics of each, so you can compare them and make an informed decision. The consultation is $260, and the full fee is credited toward your planting when you move forward. Your recommendation list is yours to keep whether you plant with us or not.
Free Estimate
If you already know exactly which tree you want and where it goes, we'll give you a free estimate to supply and plant it. No visit fee.
Not sure which one fits? Schedule a consultation. If it turns out you just need a price on one tree, we'll tell you.
Schedule a Planting ConsultationWhy a Certified Arborist Should Plant Your Tree
Tree guys and landscapers plant trees as a side job. We plant trees as the foundation of Tree Preservation. That means we're thinking about what this tree will need in year five, year fifteen, and year forty, not just whether it looks good on the day it’s planted.
Every tree we plant is chosen and installed by a Certified Arborist trained in tree biology, soil, and site conditions. We match the species to your sun exposure, drainage, soil, and available space so the tree grows into its spot instead of outgrowing it or fighting it.
What Tree Planting Service From Rick's Includes
The average investment to have an 8- to 10-foot tree installed is around $1,200, depending on the species. That includes the cost of the tree, delivered and planted correctly by a Certified Arborist, plus everything it needs to make it through its first years:
- Species selection based on your specific site, with a focus on Insect and Disease Resistant varieties
- Correct planting depth with the root flare exposed
- Slow-release irrigation bag for consistent watering
- Soil moisture meter so you know when to water and when to stop
- Deer fencing to protect the young tree while it establishes
A tree from a nursery or big box store costs less on the tag. It costs more when it has to be replaced.
Why We Plant Insect and Disease Resistant Trees
West Chester and the surrounding areas have no shortage of tree problems. Invasive issues like Beech Leaf Disease, Fungal Diseases that require annual spray programs, and insect-prone species all threaten to erase your planting investment. Nearly all of it can be avoided with proper planning.
We steer you away from species that are already losing those fights and toward trees that will hold up here for decades. A resistant tree needs fewer treatments, less maintenance, and gives you a far better chance of never having to make the removal call.
What the Right Tree Does for Your Property
Curb appeal and value
Mature, healthy trees are one of the few landscape investments that appreciate. Mixed species, beautiful flowering blossoms, fall colors, and unique growth patterns turn a flat yard into a property with character.
Privacy
Evergreens and dense screening trees give you a living wall between you and the neighbors, cut road noise, and block wind.
Shade
A well-placed deciduous tree cools your house and yard in summer and lets the sun through in winter once the leaves drop. Natural climate control that gets better every year.
How Professional Tree Planting Works at Rick's
1.Consultation.
A Certified Arborist walks your property and emails you a short list of recommended trees, with photos and characteristics, matched to your site.
2.Species selection.
We match Insect and Disease Resistant varieties to your sun, soil, drainage, and space.
3.Sourcing.
We source a healthy, properly grown specimen, not whatever is on the lot that week.
4.Planting.
Correct depth, root flare exposed, site prepped, installed by a Certified Arborist.
5.Protection and preservation.
Irrigation bag, moisture meter, deer fencing, and the option to add the tree to a Tree Preservation Program.
What Your Neighbors Say
Francis A.
Hear about the trees our Certified Arborists planted at the Crawford Estate.
See Our Tree Planting in Action
Watch our Certified Arborists plant a tree the right way, on a real property in our service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Early spring and mid to late fall both work well, and each has its advantages. Cooler temperatures and steady moisture give roots time to establish before summer heat. Your Arborist will recommend the right window for the tree you choose.
If you already know the tree you want, we'll give you a free estimate to supply and plant it. If you want a Certified Arborist to evaluate your property and recommend the right trees for each spot, that's a Planting Consultation. It's a paid Arborist visit, and the fee is credited toward your planting work.
We specialize in managing the health of trees and shrubs in the local landscape, so we have a real pulse for what performs best in our area. From there, it comes down to sun exposure, soil, drainage, available space above and below ground, what's already growing nearby, and which pests and diseases are active in our area.
A tree planted too deeply buries the root flare, which suffocates roots and invites rot and girdling. It can look fine for years while it slowly declines. Correct depth is the single most important thing that happens on planting day.
Mature, healthy trees are one of the few landscape investments that gain value over time. They add curb appeal, privacy, and shade, and appraisers and buyers notice them.
Yes. Once your tree has been successfully planted, we can add it to a Tree Preservation Program, so the same Arborist team monitors and protects it as it grows.
Looking for Tree Planting Near You?
We're proud to serve:
- Avondale
- Berwyn
- Boyertown
- Chadds Ford
- Chester Springs
- Coatesville
- Collegeville
- Concordville
- Devon
- Downingtown
- Eagleville
- Exton
- Garnet Valley
- Gilbertsville
- Glen Mills
- Glenmoore
- Harleysville
- Haverford
- Havertown
- Kennett Square
- King of Prussia
- Landenberg
- Malvern
- Media
- Norristown
- Paoli
- Parkesburg
- Perkiomenville
- Phoenixville
- Pottstown
- Royersford
- Spring City
- Villanova
- Wayne
- West Chester
- Wilmington
Plant It Right the First Time
When we plant your tree, you know a Certified Arborist chose it, planted it, and will be there to keep it healthy. Once your tree has been successfully planted, we'll help you protect it for life with our Tree Preservation Program.
