Plant, Shrub & Tree Installation Services

No — we source every plant and tree we install. This is intentional. Sourcing is how we control quality. A stressed, root-bound, or improperly handled tree fails regardless of how well it is planted, and that failure would reflect on our work. By sourcing every tree ourselves from quality local and regional nurseries, we know exactly what condition it is in before it comes to your property. The one-year warranty is only possible because we control what goes in the ground.

For sizes up to 2-inch caliper the process is similar in structure — site assessment, soil preparation, correct depth, mulch finish. Two things differ: the hole preparation is more specific for trees (we dig three times the root ball width to encourage lateral root development rather than circling roots), and trees in exposed or sloped locations are staked after planting. Stakes come out after one growing season. Shrubs in containers are planted with the same depth discipline but typically do not require staking.

Yes — Arborvitae is one of the most common privacy tree installations we do across all three counties. Emerald Green Arborvitae works well for tighter spaces where a narrower, more controlled form is preferred. Green Giant Arborvitae grows significantly faster and larger, making it the better choice where speed of coverage matters more than ultimate size control. We discuss the trade-offs during the estimate and space them for the mature coverage they will achieve — not for how they look on installation day.

The same one-year warranty that covers every plant we install also covers trees. If a tree fails within twelve months due to our installation workmanship or a defect in the material we sourced, we replace it at no charge. The warranty does not cover trees that fail due to insufficient watering during establishment, deer damage, storm damage, or pest and disease issues that develop after installation. We walk through the complete warranty terms before any project starts.

Fall — September through November — is our consistent recommendation for all three counties. North Georgia's Zone 7b climate keeps soil temperatures warm through November while air temperatures cool, giving root systems time to develop before summer heat arrives. A tree planted in fall has the entire winter to establish before facing its first Georgia summer. Spring planting works, but fall-planted trees consistently show better drought tolerance in their first and second growing seasons.

Yes — Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood are the most common native ornamental trees we install in North Georgia, and both are excellent choices within the 2-inch caliper range. Both handle North Georgia's clay soil better than many non-native ornamentals when properly amended. Redbud and Dogwood are also well-suited to the partial shade conditions common on Dawsonville's wooded lots. We also install native shrubs and perennials — Oakleaf Hydrangea, Virginia Sweetspire, Beautyberry, and others — as part of any planting project.

Both are common across Hall, Dawson, and Forsyth Counties. For sloped installations, the tree is planted level regardless of the grade, and we build a small mulch berm on the downhill side to retain water during the establishment period. For clay soil, the planting hole is amended with quality compost and the backfill is mixed rather than returned as straight clay. We do not plant trees into unamended clay and expect good long-term results — proper soil preparation at installation is the single most important factor in tree establishment.