Trust The Growers This Fall

By Wyatt Honstein on September, 4 2025
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Stronger Trees. Better Results. Grown by Moon Valley Nurseries.

Fall, along with spring, is one of the best times of year to plant trees. However, knowing to take advantage of this time of year is only half the battle, you also need to plant quality trees, otherwise you’d be wasting your time. What makes a quality tree, you might be asking? A locally grown tree that is already acclimated to the climate, has full foliage without any pest or disease damage and has the entire root system fully intact is makes a quality tree!

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Plant

Fall’s cooler nights and warm days create the perfect environment for strong healthy root growth. This seasonal balance keeps the soil temperature warm enough for the roots to develop and the air cool enough the tree doesn’t stress. The energy saved from the plant now stressing is instead used to grown new roots. The more roots a tree has means more nutrients and water can be absorbed and a stronger foundation is grown. In addition, planting in the fall also gives trees and plant an extra season of growing before the stress of summer heat sets in. The more time a tree has to establish itself before any period of stress increases the likelihood of any issues brought on by shock.

What Makes a Tree “Strong”?

Strong trees have intact, fully developed root systems that are ready to be transplanted and can take hold once in the ground. With quality care from the very start, proper trimmings, and consistent fertilizing, strong trees can dedicate all their energy to growth, rather than fighting off disease or struggling due to watering issues. Locally grown trees are already acclimated to the areas climate making them perfect for thriving in their new home from day one.

The Moon Valley Difference

With 30 years of experience and over 2 million planted trees, Moon Valley Nurseries has a track record unmatched by any other nursery. While a lot of other garden centers resell products from third parties, we specialize in growing our own products with quality care. Every step is carefully controlled, from growing to delivering and planting, we never outsouce any part of the job. From seed to tree, we care for our trees and plants until they find their forever home in your landscapes. 

About Moon Valley Nurseries

Moon Valley Nurseries has roughly 2,000 acres of farmland across the southern United States dedicated to growing the industry’s best box-grown trees. Utilizing custom-blended fertilizers and nutrient supplements with professional grade planting techniques and expert field crews, we never cut corners. As the growers, landscape designers, and planters, our team is fully integrated from top to bottom, so it’s easy to see the Moon Valley difference! 

Ready to Plant the Moon Valley Way?

Fall is here, and Moon Valley Nurseries is ready to help you take advantage of the perfect time to plant. With our quality trees and plants and the perfect planting weather here, there’s no better time to add to your landscape! Get started and book a FREE landscape design consultation with our nursery pros today!

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