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Tree Planting Service for Trees from Bob's Tree Farm

Bob's Tree Farm in Iola, TX offers professional tree planting for the trees it sells. Call to talk through your site, confirm that we can plant at your address and discuss a quote.

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Newly planted live oak with a stake in a mowed lawn, with mature oaks and a barn behind it

How a planting job goes

Every planting follows the same five steps.

  1. Site evaluation

    We look at soil, drainage and sunlight to choose the planting spot.

  2. Soil preparation

    We condition the soil with nutrients and organic matter to support root growth.

  3. Planting

    Each tree is set at the right depth and position for its roots to spread.

  4. Mulching and stabilizing

    We apply mulch to hold moisture and, if the tree needs it, stake it for stability.

  5. Watering and care instructions

    We give you guidance on watering schedules and maintenance.

Why depth and placement matter

A tree set too deep can struggle for air at the roots, and one set too shallow can leave roots exposed and dry. The spot matters too: sun, wind and nearby structures all decide how well a tree grows.

This is the part of the job that is hard to fix later, which is why it is worth doing carefully the first time.

Newly planted live oak held up by stakes in a lawn in front of a brick home
A newly planted oak held up by stakes
Fresh soil dug from a planting hole beside a stake in front of a brick home
Soil dug from a planting hole beside a stake

A front-yard planting bed, start to finish

These photos show a planting bed beside a brick home, from the bare lawn to the finished, mulched bed.

Front lawn and shrub beside a brick home before new planting
The lawn before planting
Potted plants set out in front of a brick home with a hose laid across the lawn
Plants set out in their pots before going in the ground
Mulched planting bed edged with stone along the side of a brick home
The bed mulched and edged with stone
Finished mulched planting bed edged with stone across the front of a brick home
The finished bed from the front of the home

Planting day: setting, staking and mulching

These photos follow a tree from its pot to the ground and into a mulched ring at the base.

Person steadying a tree in a black pot on a front lawn beside a freshly dug mound of soil
A potted tree beside the freshly dug soil
Newly planted tree with a mound of soil at its base, an empty black pot and a hose on the lawn
The tree in the ground with soil mounded at its base
Person carrying a bag of mulch toward a staked tree with a mulch ring at its base
Mulch being brought to a staked tree
Person raking soil and mulch around the base of a newly planted tree in front of a brick home
Soil and mulch raked around the base of the trunk

Tell us about your site before we quote

Have these details ready when you call. They shape the plan and the quote.

  • Where each tree will go, and how many trees you want planted
  • How a vehicle can reach the spot, including any gates, fences or narrow turns
  • Overhead lines or low branches above the planting area
  • Underground utilities. Texas811 offers free line locating before you dig
  • Slope, standing water or soil that stays wet after rain

What affects a planting quote

We do not publish planting prices. The cost depends on your project, and we go through what applies when you call.

  • The number and variety of trees
  • The size of the trees being planted
  • How easily we can reach each planting spot
  • Soil and drainage conditions at the site
  • Whether the trees are delivered at the same time
  • Whether you also want a watering setup for the new trees

Aftercare is a shared job

Planting gives a tree a start, but how it does depends on weather, soil and watering as well. After planting, you will want to:

Young staked tree on a mowed lawn in front of a brick house with mature trees around it
A young staked tree on a lawn
Young staked tree on a lawn beside a large mature oak, with a pickup truck in the background
A staked young tree beside a mature oak
  • Follow the watering schedule we give you, especially through the first seasons
  • Keep mulch pulled back slightly from the trunk
  • Check stakes, if used, and ask us when they should come off
  • Call if a tree looks stressed

Plan the rest of your project

Tree Planting Service: frequently asked questions

How do I schedule tree planting?

Call 979 220 8992. We work by appointment only, so we set a time that fits your project.

What does planting include?

Site evaluation, soil preparation, planting at the right depth and position, mulching and stabilizing if needed, and watering and care instructions.

Where can you plant?

Planting is arranged by phone and depends on where your property is. Call with your address and we will confirm whether we can plant there.

What should I tell you about my site?

Where the tree will go, how vehicles can reach the spot, and any gates, fences, overhead lines or underground utilities nearby. Texas811 offers free line locating before you dig.

How much does planting cost?

We do not publish planting prices. The cost depends on the number, variety and size of the trees, site access and soil conditions. Call 979 220 8992 to talk through your project.

How do I care for the tree after planting?

Follow the watering schedule we give you, keep mulch slightly back from the trunk, and call if the tree looks stressed. For watering options, see our page on irrigation for newly planted trees.

Rows of live oak trees growing in black pots at Bob's Tree Farm

Trees for Sale

Oaks, elms, cypress, crape myrtles and magnolias, with help matching a tree to your property.

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Rows of young trees growing in pots at Bob's Tree Farm in Iola, Texas

Tree Delivery

Delivery of the trees we sell, confirmed by phone for your address and order.

How tree delivery works

Visit the farm in Iola, Texas

Bob's Tree Farm is open by appointment only. Call to schedule a visit, ask about the trees we have on hand, or arrange delivery and planting.

By Appointment Only

8001 Co Rd 107, Iola, TX 77861

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