Tree Planting
Most tree surgery companies focus on what comes down. Thor's Trees also handles what goes in. From a single specimen tree in a back garden to a full planting scheme across a development site, the team plants trees properly - right species, right location and right time of year.
Professional Tree Planting Services Across Hertfordshire and North London
Poor planting is one of the biggest reasons newly planted trees don't make it past the first few years. Planted too deep, in the wrong soil, without decent staking or watering, or somewhere they'll outgrow within a decade - it's a common story. Having an arborist involved from the start avoids those problems, and it's a lot cheaper than replacing a dead tree down the line.
Who Needs Professional Tree Planting
Our constraints planning gives you a clear picture of what trees you've got and how they might affect your plans. Tree planting work in Hertfordshire and North London comes from all sorts of people, each with their own reasons for putting new trees in the ground.
Homeowners want a feature tree in the garden, some screening from a road or neighbouring property, or a replacement for one that's been taken down. Developers and builders working through landscaping conditions attached to planning permission, including replacement planting after TPO removals.
Our Process
Contact Us
Site Survey
Quote & Plan
Expert Work
Residential Benefits
Expert Species Selection for Long-Term Success
Professional Planting Techniques
Enhanced Property Value and Aesthetics
Comprehensive Aftercare and Support
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to have a tree professionally planted?
It depends on the size of the tree, how much ground preparation is involved, and whether aftercare is part of the package. A small container-grown tree in a straightforward garden spot will cost a lot less than putting a semi-mature specimen into a hard landscape with engineered soil. Thor's Trees quotes after a site visit so the price reflects what's involved.
What size tree should I plant?
Smaller trees - whips and feathered trees - tend to establish faster and often catch up with larger stock within a few years because they settle into the soil and conditions more quickly. Semi-mature trees look the part straight away but need more looking after and cost more to buy and plant. It comes down to the budget, what the tree is for, and how soon you want the result.
Can you plant trees in winter?
Winter is the best time to plant. November to March is when bare-root and root-balled trees are available and when transplant shock is at its lowest. Planting can go ahead in cold weather as long as the ground isn't frozen solid or completely waterlogged.
I need to replace a tree removed under a TPO - can you handle that?
Thor's Trees plants and establishes replacement trees to satisfy TPO conditions and provides the records the local authority needs to confirm the condition has been met.
What happens if a newly planted tree doesn't survive?
Ask Thor's Trees about guarantee options and aftercare agreements for newly planted trees, including extended programmes for development sites with five-year compliance conditions.
We need to plant trees as part of a planning condition - how does that work?
Thor's Trees reviews the approved landscaping plan, carries out the planting within the required timeframe, and documents everything for condition discharge.