Trees & Shrubs
While it’s possible to have a beautiful landscape without trees and shrubs, most property owners can’t imagine their yard—or especially their garden—without them. Trees and shrubs bring structure, shade, and lasting beauty to any outdoor space. When properly cared for, they can thrive for generations, becoming a living legacy passed down over time.
The best part? Most trees and shrubs are relatively easy to maintain with the right care. At Mystic Mountain Landscapes in Rapid City, our team is here to help with every aspect of tree and shrub care—from planting and pruning to ongoing maintenance. Let us help you keep your landscape vibrant and timeless.
Tree & Shrub Planting
At Mystic Mountain Landscapes, we’re here to help you make the right choices when it comes to selecting and placing trees and shrubs in your outdoor space. From choosing the best species for your environment to determining ideal placement, spacing, and soil or fertilizer needs—there’s a lot to consider, and we’re ready to guide you through it all.
Our team will walk you through your options and help you select the perfect trees and shrubs to complement and enhance your landscape. And when you’re ready to plant, leave it to the professionals. We’ll make sure your trees are planted properly to give them the best possible start and ensure they thrive for years to come.
Mulching
Mulching plays a key role in keeping your plants healthy and thriving. It helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep roots cool during the hot summer months. Mulch can be made from a variety of materials, including pine needles, wood chips, rotted leaves, pebbles, black plastic—even old coffee beans. There are also green mulch options made from ground cover plants.
At Mystic Mountain Landscapes, we know how to apply the right type and amount of mulch to protect your plants without causing damage. Trust our professionals to handle your mulching needs and give your landscape the care it deserves.
Pruning
Pruning is essential for keeping your trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and blooming beautifully. Regular pruning not only improves the appearance of your plants but also encourages stronger growth and more vibrant flowers.
The best time to prune most trees and shrubs is during the winter, when they’re dormant. However, any damaged or diseased branches should be removed immediately to prevent further harm. For spring and summer bloomers, it’s important to remove spent flowers once they begin to wilt, and to keep fallen leaves, flowers, and fruit cleaned up to maintain a tidy, healthy landscape.
It’s also important to note that different flowering shrubs require pruning at different times. For example, hydrangeas, crape myrtle, and sourwood should be pruned in winter or early spring. Meanwhile, shrubs like dogwoods, mountain laurel, and spirea are best pruned right after they finish blooming.
At Mystic Mountain Landscapes, our professionals have the knowledge and tools to prune your trees and shrubs properly, helping them look their best all year long.
For more information about tree & shrub pruning, planting and care, contact us today at 605-716-6385.
