Join Master Gardener Debra Winn and learn how to Plant a Tree - From A to Z SOIL, Selection and Success! The small details count. Fall is the best time to plant, large or small, for a flourishing landscape in the spring. Gardens allow us to enjoy nature’s beauty, as trees, shrubs and flowers provide shade and color as they thrive in your homes, courtyards and open spaces. Numerous examples will be used to demonstrate and clarify the planting process and assist you in your projects.