Arborist Consulting & Permits
Garden Planting and Tree Installation in Saanich and Greater Victoria
Garden planting is the selection and installation of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and flowers in a landscape. On the Saanich Peninsula and in Greater Victoria, Oakstead Tree & Property Care's arborists recommend species and inspect nursery stock so each plant has the best chance to thrive, then refer the planting and transplanting of trees, palms, annuals and native NatureScaping plants to vetted local partners.
In plain words
Oakstead helps choose trees, shrubs and flowers for your garden. We check plants from the nursery for problems. Vetted local partners do the planting and transplanting.
How can Oakstead help your Garden?
That open space in your garden is calling for some blooming flowers and trees this coming spring!
Oakstead Tree & Property Care advises on garden planting in the Saanich Peninsula.
Tree planting, Garden planting, flower installs and landscaping in the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria Area.
What planting work can Oakstead help arrange?
- Garden planting
- Tree transplanting
- Tree planting
- Annual planting
- Garden flower arrangements
- Palm tree planting and transplanting
- NatureScaping (using native plants)
What can you expect when you contact Oakstead?
- After you contact us we will set up a first time consultation with you at your site
- We will discuss your needs and wants, and help illuminate the steps to planting in your garden.
- Based on your planting site, we will make plant and tree recommendations as needed.
- With all of the steps laid out, we refer the planting and ongoing care of your garden to vetted local partners.
- With regular service, and judicious tree and plant pruning, your garden will grow into a beautifully manicured space.
A breakdown on typical tree planting tasks
- Tree, shrub, bush, perennial, and flower planting. Ask yourself, “..am I patient?” Most of our customers want to purchase the most established (and often biggest) tree that is possible to install, this factor is often at odds with keeping costs low. Big trees often, but not always, have more planting and planning requirements than smaller trees, such as: utility locating and inspections, heavy material handling needs, machine installation, and navigating the complexities of other subsurface barriers to name a few.
- Subsurface ground conditions. It isn’t always possible to know exactly what is underneath the ground. Sometimes adjustments to expectations and planting location is needed.
- Material handling requirements. If a tree is large, the requirements to move that tree will be greater as well, sometimes even needing machines.
- Tree and plant inspection. As arborists, Oakstead Tree & Property Care staff are well acquainted with tree biology and known species defects. We can inspect nursery stock to ensure that plants and trees stand the best chances in your garden.
Oakstead Tree & Property Care’s arborists advise on plant and tree installs, tree planting and tree transplanting.
Oakstead Tree and Property Care is a tree and property care company in British Columbia serving Sidney, Langford, Colwood, North Saanich down to Victoria BC and up to the Cowichan District and Duncan Area. For plant and tree installs on residential and commercial properties in the Saanich Peninsula and Southern Vancouver Island, Oakstead assesses the site and recommends the approach, then refers the hands-on work to vetted local partners. With over 35 combined years of landscape, tree and garden experience, you are in good hands with us.
To get started, call (250) 888-9222 or use the request form on our Get a Quote page.
Garden Planting: frequently asked questions
Can Oakstead inspect plants before they go in the ground?
Yes. As arborists, Oakstead staff are well acquainted with tree biology and known species defects, so they can inspect nursery stock before planting. This helps make sure the trees and plants going into your garden stand the best chance of establishing well.
Can existing trees and palms be transplanted?
Yes. Oakstead assesses tree transplanting, including palm tree planting and transplanting, along with new tree planting, annual planting and garden flower arrangements, and refers the work to vetted local partners. Larger trees may need machines and extra material handling, which is assessed during the site visit.
What can affect where a new tree or shrub is planted?
Subsurface conditions are not always known in advance, so buried barriers, utilities or poor soil can mean adjusting the planting location or expectations. Size, access and material handling needs also matter. Oakstead reviews these on site before recommending plants.
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