Tree Planting

Tree Planting Experts in Millington and Memphis

Modern Shovel, LLC is the premier choice for tree planting services, embodying excellence and environmental stewardship in every project. With a team of skilled arborists and horticulturists, our company ensures the strategic selection of trees based on soil conditions, climate, and aesthetic preferences, promoting long-term health and vitality. We serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients throughout Millington, Memphis, Tipton County, and the greater West Tennessee area with professional tree planting services that enhance properties and support the local environment.

Planting the right tree in the right place is one of the most impactful things you can do for your property. A well-chosen tree provides shade that reduces cooling costs, increases property value, improves air quality, prevents erosion, and creates habitat for wildlife. However, planting the wrong species in the wrong location can lead to problems down the road - trees that outgrow their space, conflict with structures or utilities, or struggle in unsuitable soil conditions. Our team takes the guesswork out of tree planting by matching species to sites based on decades of experience working in the West Tennessee landscape.

Comprehensive Tree Planting Services

Our tree planting services go far beyond simply digging a hole and dropping in a tree. We take a systematic approach that begins with site evaluation and species selection, continues through proper planting technique, and extends to establishment care planning. Each step is designed to maximize the long-term health and beauty of your trees, ensuring they thrive in Tennessee's climate for generations to come.

Popular Tree Species for the Memphis Area

• Red maple - Fast-growing shade tree with spectacular fall color
• Southern magnolia - Evergreen classic with large fragrant flowers
• Bald cypress - Native to Tennessee, tolerates wet and dry conditions
• Live oak - Long-lived shade tree with spreading canopy
• Crepe myrtle - Ornamental with extended summer blooms in multiple colors
• Eastern redbud - Native understory tree with stunning spring flowers
• Tulip poplar - Tennessee's state tree, fast-growing with unique flowers
• Dogwood - Classic flowering tree for partial shade locations

Top 5 Benefits of Professional Tree Planting

1. Proper Species Selection

The most common tree planting mistake is choosing the wrong species for the location. A tree that grows too large for its space, cannot tolerate the soil conditions, or is susceptible to local pests and diseases will become a problem rather than an asset. Our arborists evaluate your site's specific conditions - soil type, drainage, sun exposure, available space, and proximity to structures and utilities - and recommend species that will thrive in those conditions for decades.

2. Correct Planting Technique

How a tree is planted is just as important as what is planted. Planting too deep, failing to properly prepare the root ball, or creating a planting hole that is too narrow can doom a tree to years of poor growth or early death. Our team follows proven arboricultural standards for planting depth, hole preparation, root treatment, backfill, mulching, and staking. These techniques maximize root establishment and set your tree up for long-term success in the Memphis area's challenging clay soils.

3. Long-Term Property Value

Mature trees are among the most valuable landscape features a property can have. Studies show that large, healthy trees can increase property values by thousands of dollars each. By planting trees now and ensuring they establish successfully, you are making an investment that grows in value every year. Strategic placement of shade trees can also reduce energy costs by shading your home during Memphis's hot summers, providing both economic and environmental benefits.

4. Environmental Impact

Trees provide critical environmental services including carbon sequestration, air quality improvement, stormwater management, temperature regulation, and wildlife habitat. A single mature tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and produce enough oxygen for two people. By planting native and well-adapted species, you support the local ecosystem while reducing your property's environmental footprint. Our tree planting services help property owners in Millington and Memphis contribute to a healthier, more sustainable community.

5. Professional Equipment and Handling

Larger trees require equipment for safe handling and planting. Balled-and-burlapped trees can weigh hundreds or even thousands of pounds and must be transported, positioned, and planted without damaging the root ball. Our equipment includes tree spades, skid steers, and specialized handling tools that ensure your trees are planted safely and correctly. This professional handling is especially important for specimen trees where the investment in the tree itself is significant.