Proline Heritage Oak Farm

Think you’ve got a streamlined transplanting process? The citizens of Ethiopia may have a leg up on your method. In just 12 hours, Ethiopians planted more than 353 million trees as part of their reforestation campaign “Green Legacy.” Officials believed the group set a world record. Ethiopia Surpasses Previous Tree Planting Record Millions of Ethiopians took part in the event. In just 6 hours, the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed tweeted that the group had already planted around 150 million trees by hand, without specialty equipment like tree augers . By the end of the event, Ethiopians planted a total of 353,633,660 seedlings. This total surpasses the previous world record, set by India in 2017, in which 66 million trees were planted by 1.5 million volunteers in 12 hours. Creating a Blueprint for the Next Generation In 2017, Ethiopia joined other African nations committed to restoring 100 million hectares of land as part of the African Forest Landscape Restor...

Whether moving from the tree farm to the customer’s location or from one location on a property to another, transplanting considerations are needed to avoid damage that might affect the tree’s survival. Unnecessary root exposure or rough handling can seriously impact the tree’s health and, for the nursery or landscaper, can become an expensive problem. Determine the Destination Before Lifting Knowing where to place the tree is a fundamental consideration. Minimize the time from lifting to planting with advance planning. When identifying the spot for transplant, consider the eventual size and breadth of the tree so it will not experience undue interference. Planting too close to a building, fence or pavement will cause problems later. Be sure the tree will not interfere with overhead power lines that cross the property and have any underground utility like sewer, electrical, or water lines located before planting. Make sure the tree is placed for optimal sunlight exposur...

Buying used equipment for nursery and landscaping operations may be an option if buyers consider all variables first. When the items are in good shape with a reasonable life remaining, some used equipment might work. However, before you start looking for used equipment to replace what you have, study the options and consider the immediate and long-term advantages that new equipment brings. Comparing New Nursery and Landscaping Equipment Versus Used Factors that you should closely evaluate when comparing new and used landscaping equipment are: Capability The productivity of new equipment usually outshines used equipment. New technology offers capabilities that used pieces can’t, either by reducing labor cost, time, or energy. New devices cut the time and manpower to transplant large plants and trees, move them safely, dig holes, and re-plant. Eliminating physical labor, time spent, and damage to the stock can save significant costs. Life of New vs. Used New equ...