Balled and Burlapped Trees

B and B trees, otherwise known as balled and burlapped trees, is the process and care taken when removing a live tree from the ground in preparation for transportation and planting in a new location. A tree that is properly balled and burlapped will have a much greater chance of survival after being transported and installed than one that has not been balled and burlapped.

What is Balled?

Balled refers to the spherical structure of the root ball which is dug out of the ground. We take care to keep as much of the main root structure as possible, as well as conserving all of the surrounding dirt that the tree has grown in. In a sense, it’s almost like blindfolding the tree so it doesn’t really know that it has been dug up and removed from the ground.

What is Burlapped?

Burlapped refers to the burlap sack that is placed around the root ball after it is dug up.The burlap is gently secured around the ball of roots and dirt to protect them during transportation. We also water our burlapped trees before delivery to keep them moist and happy before they get to their new home. We use high quality biodegradable burlap and eco-friendly rope / twine to tie them which gives the tree the best chance to survive and thrive after planting.

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Based on 35 reviews
Kristy H
Kristy H
2023-03-21
Fantastic! They did an amazing job on my irrigation, sod & trees. They were nice, professional, on time & did exceptional work.
bobby grisham
bobby grisham
2022-12-15
Joe helped us find a great tree on his property, gave us a very good price, but his planting and follow up were even better. He even came back to our property to make sure all the planting and settings were right. Highly recommend them. We planted the tree in the bad heat/drought this past summer, and the tree didn’t make it. There was no debate about what we needed to do; Joe just said we’ll get you a new one. We picked out a new tree to replace the old one. He was very helpful and had a great attitude. He delivered the new tree this week, and it’s gorgeous. It’s even better than the first one. He didn’t charge us any more for anything, just like he had promised. Joe is a man of his word, I respect and trust him. He has done a great job for us. I highly recommend using Joe for any trees you need.
Bradley and Jordan Swann
Bradley and Jordan Swann
2022-12-06
Joe and all staff were so great from start to finish! Joe was knowledgeable and provided great advice on on tree selection and sizing choices. He even provided his opinion the the best way to achieve our overall design. All in, he spent seven hours with us on a Sunday to pick our trees, spent three days planting them precisely where we wanted, then came back out to stake them after we had a horribly windy storm. I would 100% recommend everyone go see Joe and his team for their landscaping needs.
Taylor Carey
Taylor Carey
2022-06-27
Texas Grown Tree Farm has always treated us right. They respond in a timely manner and are easy to work with. We had 3 red oaks delivered and planted a few years back and 1 didn't make it. They replaced it for us in a timely manner.
J Huffman
J Huffman
2022-06-21
Exceptional customer service !. They GET it !!! Joe was patient and generous with his time. I had received a tree that I wasn't entirely pleased with and they immediately conveyed their desire for me make another selection that would make me happy. I went down to the tree farm and made my selection... super pleased. I look forward to working with them again on other projects.
john law
john law
2022-04-15
Ordered 6 trees and picked them out the week prior. Joe was excellent in taking us around and showing us the options. Joe and team were very professional in planting and training on watering, fertilizer. Did a great job and arrived earlier than expected for planting.. Trees are doing well, look great. 1 year warranty is a awesome benefit.
Cecilia Koch
Cecilia Koch
2021-12-15
Joe & David were great to work with. They were very professional & our live oak trees are beautiful!!
Ed Mountain
Ed Mountain
2021-11-19
[2018] - David and his crew were outstanding to work with. David helped us pick out 3 large Live Oak trees and delivered/planted them promptly. He was patient with us and very knowledgeable as we walked around his property and picked out the right trees for us and our budget. Highly recommend David and Texas Grown Tree Farm. [2021] Today I received another great oak tree, 3 years after getting my first trees from Texas Grown Tree Farm and David. Today it was delivered and planted by Joe, what a great job he did. Very professional and pleasant to do business with. I strongly recommend using TGTF.
Caroline S.
Caroline S.
2021-06-05
These guys were amazing! We live in Cedar Park, and could not find anybody who would remove the large Arizona Ash stump, and everybody in Austin wanted to just drop a tree, somewhere else in the yard, and we needed a new tree, back in place, where the ash was, given it is the best location, to provide optimum shade to the front of our home. We drove out to their tree farm, picked out a tree, on Saturday, and the new Sherman Oak tree was in the ground, that next monday, by lunch, and that included the removing of the large stump. They informed us of things that we were unaware of, such as air pockets, and also manner in which mulch should be laid out, which they had already done, and staked tree, to keep as stationary as possible. We couldn't be happier, and feel that their prices were very reasonable, especially for the incredible/timely service which we were provided. This was worth the drive, and again, just not available in the Austin area, r/Jeff & Mary Jo
Alberto Figueroa
Alberto Figueroa
2020-12-19
We purchased a Texas Red Oak from Texas Grown Tree Farm on December of 2020 and boy I give David & Texas Grown Tree Farm five stars!!! We live in Buckeye, Arizona and had been looking for a large, good looking Texas Red Oak in the Phoenix area for a while, but had no success. Most of the trees we saw in our local nurseries didn’t look healthy or lacked the size we were looking for. Some local nurseries tried to convince us to purchase a Shumard Red Oak instead, but we wanted the Texas Red, since it provides a more vibrant red color in the Fall in the Phoenix area, it’s more compact than the Shumard Red Oak, it tolerates well our scorching summer temperatures, and doesn’t mind our soil. So after a long search online, I found Texas Grown Tree Farm and decided to go personally and look at their inventory. I contacted the farm and talked to David who was amazingly helpful and honest and invited me to come to the farm and personally pick what I wanted. I flew to Dallas which is a two and a half hour flight from Phoenix instead of driving 15 hours to the farm and 15 hours back home to Buckeye. It took me approximately an hour thirty minutes to get to the farm from Dallas. When I arrived at the farm I was welcomed by David who personally gave me a tour of the entire farm. Their inventory includes several types of oaks, maples, pine trees, cypresses, and much more. It didn’t take long for me to fall in love with one of his Texas Red Oaks and in a matter of minutes I purchased the tree. I was worried that even though I had purchased the tree I wanted, how was I going to transport such a large tree and bring it home. Oh well, Texas Grown Tree Farm arranged the shipping and delivered the tree to the front of my house in Arizona in less than two weeks. The tree was wrapped in plastic and burlap and arrived to our house in perfect condition on December 17, 2020. I had already dug the hole following David’s guidelines of four feet in diameter and 18 inches deep, so it took me only a few minutes to roll the tree and place it in the hole. I also amended the native soil with rich soil and all purpose tree fertilizer. Throughout the entire buying process David was incredibly awesome. I would definitely recommend Texas Grown Tree Farm to everyone, and remember, if shipping is a concern, let David take care of it!!!!!
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