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True Shades of Beauty: How to Pick the Perfect Tree

True Shades of Beauty: How to Pick the Perfect Tree

Published on June 7, 2023

Shade. Privacy. A place to hang that old tire-swing. Trees are one of the sweetest ways to add character and beauty to your home. They add form and design to your garden space, and heck, can even help lower your power bill.

But picking the right trees can be a daunting task. Several factors should come into play when making your decision. Are you creating a design for a new home? Just filling in space in a well-established yard? How will this tree fit with the existing foliage? How will the squirrels feel about it? Fortunately, the experts at Garden Supply Company have lots of trees for sale and are here to help guide you through the process.

So, what factors should you consider when picking the perfect tree?

The Size of Your Space

Size does matter when it comes to trees. If you have a small yard and you’re just looking to add beauty and character, consider something like a colorful Japanese Maple which grows slowly to about 12-feet tall, and can be planted very close to your home without damaging driveways or foundations. Leave the majestic Weeping Willow to the sprawling fields.

Function

Does your tree need to go to work immediately? The Red Maple is a beautiful fast-growing tree that will quickly provide shade and help separate your space from the neighbor’s. If you need a privacy screen, the Emerald Green Arborvitae is your go-to. It’s easy to grow and fits in any space.

Style

Trees change over the course of a year. When you buy trees, you should consider all four seasons when designing your garden space. Mixing an assortment of Crape Myrtles will provide a flowery display in summer. In Autumn, pairing a fiery red Maple with a golden River Burch creates an unforgettable scene. Once the leaves fall off a Birch, its peeling bark will continue to provide visual interest. And the quirky Corkscrew Willow invites curiosity all year long. They say variety is the spice of life. This is true for trees, too! Mixing and matching different species can add interest and beauty to your yard the whole neighborhood will envy.

Our 1–2–Tree Program

At Garden Supply, our 1-2-Tree Program makes finding the perfect tree easy with three simple steps:

  1. Schedule your individual appointment at Garden Supply Co.
  2. Our experts will help you choose the right tree for what you’re looking for.
  3. Flag where you’d like your tree to go in your yard.

That’s it! Your tree will be ready to go and Garden Supply will do all the dirty work! Planting a new tree is a simple way to transform your yard with natural beauty for generations to come.

Landscape Design Consultations

If you’d like help making your landscape vision come to life, Garden Supply Company offers full-service landscape design consultations.  One of our landscape designers will personally work with you to reach your vision to beautify your landscape.

When you’re looking for Cary trees for sale, Garden Supply Company can help you find that perfect tree, or a complete landscaping plan. Visit our website or stop by our shop and we’ll get started.

About Garden Supply Company

Some people are born with green genes or a knack for nature in their blood. More than two decades ago, Keith Ramsey started a landscape and design firm in Cary, NC. From the ground up, the firm–then known as Environmental Design and Management–transformed from a small, three-man business to what it is today. Today, Garden Supply Company celebrates over 20 years of growth and employs more than 40 team members who share their passion for all things green. We carry quality plants, reputable products and work hard for our customers. Visit our gardens and greenhouse today and go local, grow local!