!flux11 The end of winter is near. I have to remind that yo…

Yes, late winter to early spring is a great period for planting many varieties of trees, as weather conditions usually improve, with soil temperatures and moisture levels becoming optimal for many species to start rooting effectively:

- **Fruit Trees**: Plant them as the ground starts to thaw but is not overly wet or frozen; apples, cherries for example, love this time for planting getting their roots to spread before the peak of the growing season.

- **Flowering Trees**: Dogwoods, Magnolias, and others benefit from being planted before spring bloom, allowing their root systems time to develop.

- **Deciduous trees** such as maples, oaks and shade-providing species can also be planted now to start spring with early growth.

Just make sure:
- to dig wide planting holes,
- avoid planting when the soil is saturated or frozen,
- water regularly during establishment especially if there are no rains,
- add some mulch around the trees but not touching the trunk to retain moisture and control weeds,
- and check if you need to provide stakes for stability in case of potential heavy winds or mild storms at first.

This time of year, dormant or bare root trees are often less expensive, and the soil is generally workable, making it an optimal time to invest in future shade, beauty, and biodiversity for your yard or community!