Martin Services stands behind every planting project and works with clients to ensure new trees, shrubs, and perennials establish successfully in Northern Ontario growing conditions. When you invest in professional planting, you deserve confidence that the plants will thrive — not just survive the first few weeks. Our approach to planting guarantees focuses on using the right plant for the right location, proper installation techniques, and clear guidance on post-planting care that gives every plant the best chance at long-term success.
Right Plant, Right Place
The most important guarantee in planting is prevention — choosing species that are proven performers in Northern Ontario's climate zone. Powassan and North Bay sit in Canadian hardiness zone 4a to 4b, which means winter temperatures routinely drop below minus 30 degrees Celsius. Martin Services selects only plant material rated for our zone or hardier. We do not plant trendy species that are marginal for our climate, no matter how good they look in the garden centre. This is the single biggest factor in whether plantings survive long-term, and with 35 years of experience in the Nipissing District, we know exactly which plants perform and which ones do not make it through a typical Northern Ontario winter.
Proper Installation Matters
How a plant goes into the ground determines whether it thrives or struggles. Martin Services follows proven horticultural practices for every installation: holes dug to the proper width and depth for each species, root balls handled carefully to prevent damage, backfill amended appropriately for the soil conditions at each site, and proper watering at installation. We set trees and shrubs at the correct depth — too deep is the most common planting mistake we see, and it slowly suffocates root systems over the first few years. Stakes and supports are used only when necessary and removed on schedule to encourage strong trunk development.
Post-Planting Care Guidance
Even the best planting job requires proper aftercare to succeed. Martin Services provides every client with clear, specific watering instructions for the first growing season — the most critical period for new plantings. We explain exactly how much water, how often, and how to tell if a plant is getting too much or too little. In Northern Ontario's short growing season, the establishment window is compressed, which makes proper first-season care even more important than in milder climates.
Ready to add plantings to your property? Call Martin Services at (249) 506-9211 for a free estimate on planting services in Powassan, North Bay, and surrounding areas.