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ProGreen 2026
Planting season has arrived at last!
By Chris Leinster - February 6, 2026
The 2026 ProGreen Expo has concluded, and this means that the planting season for the new year is officially underway! ProGreen is the premier regional green industry trade show at the Colorado Convention Center. Businesses that serve all aspects of the landscape industry showcase vehicles and equipment, chemicals and fertilizers, soil and stone products, technology and business services, and of course, trees and all sorts of plant material. ProGreen offers a great way for leaders in the landscape industry to reconnect after the winter break, keep up to date with new products and best practices, and most importantly for Happy Trees, to receive updated catalogs and pricing from all our local vendors.
I am vigorously updating our tree library online and loading prices for 2026 on our website. So far, we’re seeing only modest price increases from last year. This is a welcome reprieve, as a national tree shortage and skyrocketing labor and fuel prices have led to jarring increases over the past couple of years. This is great news, and seems to be relevant across most suppliers and vendors. I am evaluating to make sure Happy Trees is offering the highest value in tree planting services at a competitive price.
The most prevalent topic on everyone’s mind is naturally the weather. It has been an extraordinarily warm and historically dry winter across the Front Range. Local growers are considering harvesting trees several weeks earlier than usual. Happy Trees may have new stock and fresh material for those wanting to get a jump on the planting season! Others prognosticate winter’s late arrival, meaning wet weather may delay spring planting once winter finally decides to show up. Happy Trees will be nimble and ready to respond to whatever the weather throws at us!
Meanwhile, homeowners should be dragging out the hoses and giving everything a good drink. Daytime temperatures are in the 60’s and will be for the next few days. Dry ground is stressful on plants, and can actually suck the water out of tree and shrub roots! Turn your hose down to a trickle and set it at the base of newly planted trees for 5-10 minutes, or use a broadcast type sprinkler like a “Frog Eye” to water a wider area for 15-30 minutes for more established trees. Your lawn could use a drink too. Although most plants are technically dormant, everything will benefit from some moisture in the soil.
Hopefully I’ll get a few more ski days in before the phones start ringing off the hook. If you’re looking to have trees installed this spring go ahead and give us a call and we’ll get you to the front of the queue.
I am vigorously updating our tree library online and loading prices for 2026 on our website. So far, we’re seeing only modest price increases from last year. This is a welcome reprieve, as a national tree shortage and skyrocketing labor and fuel prices have led to jarring increases over the past couple of years. This is great news, and seems to be relevant across most suppliers and vendors. I am evaluating to make sure Happy Trees is offering the highest value in tree planting services at a competitive price.
The most prevalent topic on everyone’s mind is naturally the weather. It has been an extraordinarily warm and historically dry winter across the Front Range. Local growers are considering harvesting trees several weeks earlier than usual. Happy Trees may have new stock and fresh material for those wanting to get a jump on the planting season! Others prognosticate winter’s late arrival, meaning wet weather may delay spring planting once winter finally decides to show up. Happy Trees will be nimble and ready to respond to whatever the weather throws at us!
Meanwhile, homeowners should be dragging out the hoses and giving everything a good drink. Daytime temperatures are in the 60’s and will be for the next few days. Dry ground is stressful on plants, and can actually suck the water out of tree and shrub roots! Turn your hose down to a trickle and set it at the base of newly planted trees for 5-10 minutes, or use a broadcast type sprinkler like a “Frog Eye” to water a wider area for 15-30 minutes for more established trees. Your lawn could use a drink too. Although most plants are technically dormant, everything will benefit from some moisture in the soil.
Hopefully I’ll get a few more ski days in before the phones start ringing off the hook. If you’re looking to have trees installed this spring go ahead and give us a call and we’ll get you to the front of the queue.