Tree & Planting Information
How to plant in summer months
Planting and transplanting during the dog days of summer, are not ideal. But with a few tips on how to "beat the heat" and with a little extra TLC to your plants, you can grow whatever you want this time of year — without getting too carried away!
Watering in the summer: How much is too much?
One of the most important things we tell our customers is this: When it's hot outside, you HAVE to water your plant. Without it, you're almost ensuring its death. But there is another side to the watering coin; too much watering can have the same outcome as not enough.
3 Different Ways to Prune Your Crape Myrtle
Details on how to prune your crape myrtle to the exact look you want! Prune your crape myrtle in the form of Standard, Multiple Stem, or Natural.
Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle for You
There are quite a lot of crape myrtle varieties each with their own unique qualities. From the color choices to the bloom period there are so many choices! Exactly how do you decide which crape myrtle is right for you?
Pruning Crape Myrtles— Don't Cut Back!
Here in the Southern States, late January and early February is the time of year where you may notice your neighbors starting to prune crape myrtles and were wondering if you should prune back yours. We're almost certain you've seen others cutting back the crape myrtles back to ugly stumps, also known to some as "crape murder".
Successful Gardening: A Planting Guide
Here at Plant Me Green there are two different ways you can receive our plants. Some varieties come in bare root style, while most others are potted plants. Depending on the style you purchased, will determine how you will initially care for our leafy friends...
Saving a Split Crape Myrtle Trunk
Soon after many flowers on the tree were in full bloom, we received a great deal of rain. The weight of the water, flowers, and leaves on the branches was far too much, and the root split.
Know your zone: Why your USDA growing zone is so important
How do you know which climate to grow them in? The USDA has graciously provided us with a map that has been marked off in zones (each having a number). Each zone represents a climate, and each climate can only support certain types of plants.
Buying Pecan Trees Online: Bare Root Trees & Container Trees
Pecan trees are one of our most popular products and there are many varieties to consider. In addition, if you are buying pecan trees online, you also must decide whether to purchase bare root trees or container trees. Here is some information that might help you to decide.
"Green" Gardening Guide: Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Spring is every gardeners favorite time of year, not only because it is the best time for colorful blooming and fragrant smelling plant varieties, but also the prime season for attracting butterflies! Here are a few simple tips that will help make "attracting butterflies" part of your gardening hobbies!