In general, the best time to plant trees is late winter or early spring. This period is typically followed by a period of moderate weather in the Midwest, during which the new transplant will have time to become established. If that does not fit your schedule, then aim for autumn. Summer is a bad choice because the […]

Winter is one of the best times to plant a tree. Many excellent Winter hardy trees are available at Arbor Hill Trees, with some of the best trees available in the winter. Your new tree will use the winter dormant season to establish new roots. When spring arrives, your tree will be on its way […]

If you’re a flower person, you’ll do just about anything to extend the colorful season to enjoy plants in bloom and a riot of color in your gardens. Doing any work now may sound odd, seeing that this is the start of the gloomy season of late fall, when most plants have died back, skies […]

October is the time for forward planning, if you’d like to see some color emerging up around your home this winter and next spring you’ll need to put in a little thought now. We have put together a list of bulbs to plant in October for lots of color in the months to come. Daffodils | Narcissus […]

It may seem counter-intuitive to plant deciduous trees for windbreak, given that they have no leaves in the winter when they come into the most use. However, using deciduous trees in your windbreak provides you with shade in the summer and creates a more diverse planting. Having increased diversity helps prevent the total devastation of your […]

Few things make a garden look more romantic than a trellis dripping with opulent climbing roses. The magic isn’t hard to achieve if you follow these basic steps. Now is a perfect time to plant. 1. Climbers need sunlight. Like all other roses, they’re happiest with at least six to eight hours of sun a […]

Fall planting season (mid-August through mid-October) offers many advantages that may outweigh spring planting. Transpiration is low and root generation potential is high. The temperatures are typically moderate to cool, and are easier on the plants so there is less chance for the trees to be stressed by extreme heat. The fall moisture (rains) helps the […]

Here is a list of our tree sale we have running right now for a short period. They are are between $50-$150 off.  These are some fantastic deals and we can install right away…no waiting period. Hurry before they are all sold out. Tree Sale Balled & Burlaped Trees               […]

Tree Planting Myth #1: Anybody can plant a tree correctly. FALSE: There is more to planting a tree or shrub than just digging a hole and watering. The size of the tree, the conditions of the soil, etc are just a few of the things to consider before selecting a tree and planting it. Certified […]

WHEN dry weather continues for an extended period, landscape trees depend on homeowners for water.  It’s important to take care of surviving trees and nurture replacement trees with proper watering. The amount of water a tree needs depends on many factors, including the age and species of the tree, the time of year, weather and soil […]