Planting FAQs
Q: Why should I plant a tree in my yard? Planting trees is the most natural way to add value to your property, reduce heating and cooling costs, lend your landscape aesthetic appeal, and nurture the...
View ArticleTree Planting & Transplanting
After you’ve conceptualized your finished yard, it’s time to buy and plant your tree! It may only take a few hours to transplant a tree, but the process often determines whether or not the tree will be...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong with My Roots?
A healthy root system is essential for a healthy tree. Roots transport and store water and minerals, and safely anchor the tree to the ground. As such, it is important for homeowners to ensure their...
View ArticleWhy Plant a Tree?
Planting trees is a natural way to add value to your property, reduce energy costs, spruce up your landscape, and nurture the surrounding wildlife. Add Value to Your Property Maybe money does grow on...
View ArticleDaily Tree Planting Care
Once your tree is safely planted, what is the proper care to ensure success? Water Your Tree: Until your tree is thoroughly established (typically one to two years), water it once or twice a week. You...
View ArticlePrepping to Plant
Planting a tree involves more than digging a hole and tossing in young trees you bought on sale. Thorough planning and professional guidance are essential if you want a healthy canopy with curb appeal....
View ArticlePlant Ice Resistant Trees
Winter storms that coat everything in layers of luminous ice leave a beautiful but dangerous calling card. We know ice-covered trees are susceptible to breakage from the added weight. But if you take a...
View ArticleHow to ID Common Backyard Trees
You may find that you can stand in your backyard and easily identify the trees in your landscape. Alternatively, you may suffer from something botanists refer to as tree blindness – the lack of...
View ArticleBumble bee-friendly trees and shrubs
According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis) is officially on the endangered species list, along with the grizzly bear, the northern spotted...
View ArticleReduce Those Winter Heating Bills
Everyone knows that summer temperatures are cooler in the shade. But when the leaves are off the trees in winter, it is easy to forget that trees can help cut winter energy costs, too. With some...
View ArticleIdeas for Keeping Your Landscape Deer Free
Deer damage to ornamental plants is a recurring problem in many areas. Deer populations in many neighborhoods have grown due to suburban sprawl. In areas with heavy snowfall in the nearby woods, front...
View ArticleTrees Are Nature’s Air Conditioners
If you have ever escaped from blazing-hot sun in a shady spot under a tree, you know how nature’s air conditioners can make you feel more comfortable. A mature shade tree can block up to 90 percent of...
View ArticleMillions of Tree Seedlings Making a Difference in Ethiopia
On July 30th, millions of Ethiopians were challenged to plant trees across the country as a “reforestation campaign named “Green Legacy,” spearheaded by the country’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.” Within...
View ArticleTree Planting Season: Tips for the Best Success
Waiting for warmer spring weather can be like watching grass grow – a slow, and tortuous process. While you wait for winter to finally melt away, think about the springtime tree planting. One of the...
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