We recently handled a combo job for a homeowner in Pompton Lakes, NJ involving a new tree installation and a serious shrub clean-up. The photos say it all — one overgrown multi-trunk shrub turned into a crisp, shaped beauty. And that new tree? Planted the right way, with the right equipment and prep.
Here’s what actually goes into doing this kind of work the right way — and why it matters.
🌳 The Tree Install: It’s Not Just “Dig a Hole and Drop It In”
We used a balled-and-burlapped tree, which means the root system was tightly packed and heavy — requiring skid steer equipment to place it carefully without damaging the roots.
What matters when planting a tree:
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Depth matters – planting too deep suffocates roots
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Drainage counts – soggy roots = dead tree
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Orientation – even shade trees need to face the right direction
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Staking (if needed) – to stabilize the tree until it roots in
We prepped the hole with proper backfill and ensured the tree was set at the right grade, just above the final soil line to allow for settling.
✂️ The Shrub Cleanup: From Wild to Clean
The shrub in front of the driveway was completely overgrown, crowding the sidewalk and looking more like a hedge monster than a landscape feature.
What we did:
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Elevated the canopy to expose the trunks
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Shaped the top into a clean, balanced form
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Removed cross branches and deadwood
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Cleared space underneath for airflow and visibility
A quick trim this was not. It’s the difference between hacking and actual shrub pruning that promotes health and structure.
🚫 Why You Shouldn’t DIY Tree Planting
We’ve seen it all:
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Trees buried too deep
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Soil packed like concrete
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Mulch volcanoes
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No support, poor drainage, and trees that lean or die within a year
That’s why we do it right the first time — so your tree lasts decades, not months.
✅ Serving Pompton Lakes and Beyond
Whether it’s tree installation, shrub pruning, or full planting projects, we help homeowners in Pompton Lakes get it done cleanly and professionally.
✔️ Equipment-ready installs
✔️ Clean-up & shaping of shrubs
✔️ Local knowledge of what thrives in North Jersey
✔️ No guesswork — just solid results
📞 Contact us today for expert tree planting and pruning in Pompton Lakes.