I have 60 different types of decidouose tree on my property and 20 conifers. The majority of the decidouose tree are Cottonwoods. I also have 2 black walnut, 4 apple, 2 plum, 1 cherry and 1 mulberry tree.. Most of my acreage is grass, I have 3 rubarb plants that are seeding this year and asparagus. Of these plants the mulberry, 1 crab apple and the asparagus came up voluntarily. We have hard winters here in South Dakota. This past year the wind chill got down to -50 below Fahrenheit (-46 degrees Celsius) averages are around -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 degrees Celsius). summer get up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). I have a mostly North/ northwest wind. With a less then 8 foot drop from the back of the property to the front. It is a slow drop that creates few drainage problems. There is some flooding in the spring with thaw and spring rains. We are a zone 4 here. I tell you all this in hopes of a better understanding as I explain my projects and seek advice.