2019 Spring Home & Garden

PAGE 34 2019 SPRING HOME & GARDEN LINCOLN DAILY NEWS MAY 2, 2019 uying and planting trees By Angela Reiners CONTINUED u P lanting trees is usually a gift to the next generation but planting BIG trees may reward you with instant shade. If you choose to put some larger trees in your landscape this spring, there are several important choices to make. Choosing the most appropriate kind of tree and using the best planting methods will quickly enhance your landscape. Observe what kind of soil you have since some trees do better with certain soils. For example, for alders and poplars, a wet soil is preferred, while maples and box elders can thrive in dryer soils. A conversation with the local county extension office may lead to recommended trees for your area. For example, a search of the University of Illinois Extension site for Logan County and surrounding areas shows American Lindens and Northern Catalpas are two large trees that do well in our climate. Oaks and Maples also do well.