--- title: Tips for Planting Trees in Dry Kansas City Weather description: Tips for Planting Trees in Dry Kansas City Weather image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279465-jpg/blog-files/373539868_ecd9651530-225x300.jpg --- # Tips for Planting Trees in Dry Kansas City Weather Apr 8, 2013 8:02:48 AM   [![planting trees Kansas City](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279465-jpg/blog-files/373539868_ecd9651530-225x300.jpg?width=225&height=300&name=373539868_ecd9651530-225x300.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2773279465-jpg/blog-files/373539868_ecd9651530-225x300.jpg) Image via Flickr Full-grown, mature trees are the epitome of stability and strength, adding shade and a majestic beauty to your Kansas City landscape. With the arrival of spring, it's a great time to consider planting new trees in your yard. Unfortunately, Kansas City's drought does present some challenges when planting new trees, but with a [few tips](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/tree-talks/august-care-tips-trees) you can still plant a healthy and thriving tree in dry weather. - **Plant Smaller Trees – **Deciduous trees with trunks less than 2” in diameter and evergreens that are less than 6’ in height are the best candidates for drought conditions. - **Remember the Locale –** All species are best adapted to their home region. In water-scarce times, choose trees that are [native to the Kansas City region](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/tree-healthcare/allergies-plant-low-pollen-native-trees-in-your-yard/). - **Maintain Your Spacing** – Trees need light as well as water to thrive, and some species of tree spread their roots far and deep. Make sure your tree has plenty of access to sunlight and room to grow; you don't want to add any stress to a tree planted in drought - **Trap Moisture –** Keep your tree's water supply from evaporating with good [mulching](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/tree-maintenance/what-can-mulch-do-for-your-trees/). Mulching will help trap water and keep the soil moist around your tree's roots. For help with Kansas City area tree care in times of drought, contact the professionals at [Cartwright Tree Care.](http://cartwrighttree.com/contact.php) We would love to help you care for your trees in difficult dry weather.   [![Get your FREE Estimate Here! ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/507305/22e92a80-8b10-4e81-8afc-3a0268fd59d6.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/507305/22e92a80-8b10-4e81-8afc-3a0268fd59d6) [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare) ##### Like it? 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