Talking Trees with Davey Tree

How You Can Successfully Grow Trees in Containers

The Davey Tree Expert Company Season 4 Episode 33

Lou Meyer, business development manager for Davey's Mid-Atlantic region, explains the practice of growing trees in containers and how you can ensure these trees thrive in your small landscape. 

In this episode we cover:  

  • Why do we use containers to grow some trees? (1:26)
  • What trees can you grow in containers? (2:35) (7:04) (9:04)
  • What are some of the planters made out of? (3:38)
  • What do you fill the planters with? (4:28)
  • The emotional impact of trees (10:31)
  • Watering trees in a container (11:37)
  • Fertilizing trees in a container (12:44) (13:09)
  • Mulching trees in a container (14:57)

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To learn more about the best trees to plan in containers, read our blog, Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?

To learn more about soil care for potted trees and plants, read our blog, How to Refresh Potted Plants by Changing Soil. 

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