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All About Windbreaks

A successful windbreak planting depends on proper establishment and care during the first few years after planting.  Time spent preparing the site, controlling weeds, and replanting is repaid many times during the lifetime of the windbreak.

Each windbreak system is unique and your windbreak should be designed for your site and your objectives.  Our office can provide help in designing and installing your windbreak.  Just call us at 303 688-3042 ext 100, or e-mail us.

Review the following pages for general information about windbreaks.

Why Do You Want a Windbreak?

Think About Where You Will Put Your Trees and Examples of Different Types of Windbreaks

Prepare the Area in Advance

Manage Your Windbreak