Question: Can Plantra Treeshelters take the place of site preparation and weed control?

Answer: No! All of the basics of successful forest establishment apply:

• A good plan (preferably written in cooperation with a professional forester)
• Tree species well suited for the soil and climatic conditions
• Thorough site preparation
• Aggressive weed control

... At this point you might be thinking: "So if I still have to do all the work, why should I use grow tubes?" For three reasons:

1) With today's deer populations it is very possible to do all this hard work and still have nothing to show for it. Plantra Treeshelters help ensure that all of your hard work will pay dividends with successful establishment.

2) Plantra Treeshelters make the work easier and faster. They clearly mark and protect your most valuable trees, taking a lot of the time, frustration and risk out of your spraying and mowing operations.

3) Plantra Treeshelters shorten the time it takes to get trees established, and the number of years you'll need to work so hard... so you can get started planting the next site!