We often get asked about ‘statement trees’. These are plants that will add some ‘oomph’ to your garden, spice things up, or refresh a tired landscape. Plants that will make your neighbors jealous! To answer that call we dug deep into our plant collection and offer up top 5 statement trees that definitely fit the […]

Sometimes soaring to heights of over 50 feet, evergreen trees need plenty of space. The spread of a typical juniper (Juniperus) or arborvitae (Thuja) is 5 to 10 feet — and these are backyard evergreens that mature at just 20 to 30 feet in height. Properly spacing your evergreens at planting is key to making […]

Most Popular Fast Growing Trees for your Backyard Spruce up the landscaping in your backyard with our most popular fast growing trees ranking in order:  1. popular fast growing trees Autumn Blaze Maple tree! If you want a large, fast-growing shade tree with spectacular fall color, Autumn Blaze maple is an excellent choice. Autumn Blaze is […]

THE PERFECT SMALL EVERGREEN TREE: BABY BLUE EYES SPRUCE Baby Blue Eyes Spruce One of our most frequently asked questions is in regard to ornamental trees. Last fall we had many customers call our garden center looking for a small evergreen tree that could be used as a year round privacy screen, while not taking up […]

You have researched it, thought about it, planned it, but now you are finally going to do it — you are going to be planting a tree. Trees are amazing: the foliage, the statement they make, the shade they create; and the way they improve your landscaping. HERE ARE SEVERAL TREE PLANTING STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE: 1. Size is everything […]

Biochar Benefits Biochar is a form of charcoal used to improve soil nutrition and growing conditions. It can be made from woody biomass that has been heated and charred with a restricted supply of oxygen, a process called pyrolysis. It captures atmospheric carbon, locking it into the soil for hundreds of years. Knowledge of biochar […]

Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus Planipennis Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis,  is an invasive wood boring beetle from Asia that is predicted to infest all unprotected ash trees in the United States and Canada over the next 20 years. It spreads very quickly and has already killed tens of millions of ash trees since it was […]

Thank you for visiting our blog. Here we will share with you helpful tips and advice on keeping your existing trees and shrubs healthy, and feature some of the trees we recommend for planting in Omaha. If you have any questions, we are always ready to help. Call us at 402-681-6288.