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 […]

Are you unable to sleep well? Changing the quality of air in your bedroom can help. These five plants will help create a refreshing environment and get you peaceful sleep every night: 5 Plants For Better Sleep 1. Aloe Vera An indoor plant that requires less maintenance, aloe vera emits oxygen at night, help you […]

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 […]