#heat-mitigation

#heat-mitigation

Like Earth Day, Arbor Day arrives in April. But while both are symbolic reminders of our responsibility to the planet, the best time to plant a tree isn't spring at all-it's fall. Cooler weather and seasonal rains give young roots a chance to establish without the stress of summer heat. That small shift in timing can mean the difference between a tree thriving for decades or dying before it ever gets started.