Tree & Planting Information
Can Planting Trees Increase Property Value?
Can planting trees increase property value? Yes, it can! Learn what trees are the best for increasing your home’s worth and which trees aren’t.
What to Expect from Our Trees: Winter Edition
If you buy a tree online between the months of December and March, the tree you receive may not be as pretty as you might have expected. Have no fear! Your tree may look like it isn’t healthy, but don’t worry, it’s just dormant for the winter.
Planting Fruit Trees in Winter
It's cold. The days are overcast. Night falls earlier. Sometimes the winter seems like a bleak time. There are, of course, things that make the winter worthwhile: hot chocolate, warm fires, and planting fruit trees. While fruit trees do not look particularly attractive in the winter time, this is actually the best time to plant them as long as the ground is not frozen.
How To Winterize Trees & Shrubs
Most trees sleep each winter (called their dormancy period). The amount and quality of their rest also determines how healthy and productive they are! Let’s talk about preparing for winter, the challenges you may face, and making this dormancy period the best it can be for your plants and trees.
Can I Plant Trees in Winter?
Fall and winter months are some of the best times of the year to plant a tree. However, the answer is not a clear yes or no. It will depend on a variety of factors including your local climate, what type of tree/shrub you are planting, and how much time before severe weather is forecasted.
Fall Chores for a Better Spring
Fall gardening is an important time of the year. It's a time to look at the successes and trials of gardening that you've faced thus far. So, as you're reflecting on your last year of efforts, remember that "fall cleaning" is a very important part of your spring garden.
How Late Can I Plant Trees in the Fall?
Fall and winter months are some of the best times of the year to plant a tree. However, the answer to "can you plant trees in fall?" is not a clear yes or no. It will depend on a variety of factors including your local climate, what type of tree/shrub you are planting, and how much time before severe weather is forecasted.
What to Expect from Our Trees: Autumn Edition
When Autumn arrives and the days are shorter, deciduous trees, plants, and shrubs decrease chlorophyll pigment production. This will result in the leaves changing colors. The leaves are also no longer producing food to grow and are showing signs of shutting down, which leads to discoloration, leaf curling, and leaf spot.
What to Expect from Our Trees: Spring Edition
Spring is the most exciting time of year to get plants in the ground! Most deciduous plants are just starting to wake up. Your plant may or may not have leaves but should produce them once the plant comes out of dormancy.
Premature Fruit Drop
As spring time flourishes and you see your new fruit form, you start preparing for what you will do with that first delicious bite. And then out of nowhere (it seems!) you come out one morning to find that beloved first fruit on the ground, before it was ripe. So what has caused this? There are a variety of reasons and we list the top 5 for you to utilize as you troubleshoot to find a solution.
Landscaping Around Power Lines
Trees can add beauty to your home and shade to boost your energy efficiency. They are a vital part of a healthy and vibrant community, providing ecological, aesthetic and economic benefits. But trees planted too close to power lines can grow into big problems and be expensive to maintain.
Caring for your plant in extreme heat
When the summer time hits, your plants need extra care. The heat, beating sun, and pests all converge to create the perfect atmosphere for a wilted and sick plant. When the heat hits, you can be prepared with just a few extra steps...
