The Colorado blue spruce tree, whose scientific name is Picea punguns, is a popular evergreen tree used by many homeowners throughout the United States as a landscaping tree. As known simply as the blue spruce, the Colorado blue spruce tree makes a great windbreak, screen, or border tree on your property because of its large […]

Does plant pollen trigger your allergies? Allergies have been a bane to mankind for a long, long time, and the issue shows no sign of letting up. As a matter of fact, for many, it is getting worse. If flower allergies are keeping you from enjoying your garden don’t fret. There are many flowers that you […]

Bulbs are perhaps one of the most valuable and productive friends a flower gardener can have. Cared for properly, they seem to automatically provide life and color. But after bulbs finish flowering, there’s the ugly aftermath. Faded, collapsed petals; wilted and yellowing leaves and stems. What’s a gardener to do? Here are tips to keeping your […]

I think we can all agree that none of us were expecting the severe winds, tornadoes, and the big storm we experienced this past weekend! When tree damage occurs at your house, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure about how to proceed. You can manage your trees after a storm by following the procedure […]

Facts on Chanticleer Pear Tree The chanticleer pear tree is categorized as an upright pyramidal ornamental pear tree. The tree is well known for its easy maintenance and high tolerance for cold weather. It isn’t very large nor is the fruit that it bears, making it an ideal addition to your yard. Moreover, the spring […]

Planting Trees Beneath Power Lines In our increasingly wireless world, it may be easy to forget there are still wires running cross country delivering power – and some may run right through your yard. Whether the power company has had to remove your too-tall trees or whether you are planting under overhead utility wires for […]

Niobe Gold Weeping Willow Trees Niobe Gold Weeping Willow Trees are one of the more interesting of the weeping willows. Also known as Niobe Golden, this weeping willow produces a more upright weeping branch structure that starts out as a soft golden color deepening to a brilliant yellow bark during the winter months. The long narrow […]

Good fast-growing shade trees can be your best friend on a hot summer day. Lounge beneath the leafy canopy to beat the heat. Duck under its sheltering branches during a summer cloudburst. Lower your home’s energy bills by planting shade trees to keep the sun off your house. Bring on the shade! Trouble is, trees […]

Purple Crepe Myrtle Shrub- Lagerstroemia indica ‘Purpurea’ If you enjoy the color purple and want blooms that last from summer into autumn, then the Purple Crepe Myrtle shrub is a showstopper for any landscape. The deciduous shrub comes in a variety of sizes, and as a tree, it can grow between 10-20 feet in height […]

Well, we are almost through the winter damage season. We’ve started getting phone calls seeking advice on what to do with some of your plants. While most gardens have come through the winter season just fine, some plants are looking a little worse. Here are some things you can do: WINTER DAMAGE Broken Branches Any […]