Tree & Shrub Planting in Windsor

Tree & Shrub Planting for Windsor properties

Windsor's century homes, tight city lots, rear alleys and big east and south end yards mean every kind of landscape, often on the same street. Windsor was the first place in Canada where the emerald ash borer was found, in 2002, and the city lost a huge number of ash trees in the years that followed. Replacing those trees with a mix of species is still a common job in Windsor yards, and heavy clay means planting holes need care so they don't hold water.

What's included

The right trees and shrubs for your yard, planted at the right depth with a watering plan so they take root and thrive. Depending on your property, that can include:

• Plant selection
• Utility locates
• A wide planting hole
• Correct planting depth
• Burlap and wire removed
• Mulch and watering in
• Plan the spot.
• Locate and dig.
• Plant and backfill.
• Care plan.

Full details, how the job runs and common questions are on our main tree & shrub planting page.

Local details in Windsor

Windsor lost much of its ash canopy after the emerald ash borer arrived in 2002, so replanting with a mix of species is common. Flat clay ground drains slowly, which makes grading, drainage and soil prep central to any landscaping job in the city.

Questions to ask before you hire

Whoever you hire for tree & shrub planting in Windsor, get clear answers to these before you book:

• Will you call Ontario One Call before digging?
• How deep will the tree be planted, and is the root flare at grade?
• Will you remove the burlap and wire from the top of the root ball?
• Is there a warranty, and what are the conditions?
• How should I water for the first two seasons?

Access, permits and local rules

Before any job we look at how equipment and materials will get in. On older Windsor streets, that's often a narrow side yard, a gate or the rear alley, and some jobs need smaller machines or wheelbarrows. Every dig starts with free utility locates through Ontario One Call. Work on the boulevard, driveway widening, curb cuts and city trees usually needs the City of Windsor's approval, and riverfront properties can fall under Essex Region Conservation Authority rules, so we check first.

More from Groundwork Landscaping in Windsor

People planning tree & shrub planting in Windsor often look at related services too, including garden beds & mulching, landscape design, hedge & shrub trimming. We also provide tree & shrub planting in LaSalle and tree & shrub planting in Tecumseh. See every service we offer on our Windsor service area page.