Transporting trees is not just about loading them in a
trailer or a pickup truck and off you go. You are dealing with sentient beings which
need care at every step of the way. Like people, they need to acclimatise and
are subject to the stresses of a changing atmosphere and the effects of wind,
for example. On a long trip in hot weather they might even need a spray of
water to keep them cool. The weight of their root mass in transit can also
cause damage if they are not handled with care.
The workers at Reitz Tree Care are part of the culture of care and
respect, learning the skills of nurturing trees and other plants and developing
an attitude which goes beyond simply seeing that the plant survives. They have
learned to respect and enjoy the ornamental value of the trees as well.