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 […]

Taylor’s Sunburst Pine is actually a Lodgepole Pine. It is very unique. In the spring, the new growth is a brilliant yellow which lasts for about 6 weeks and then fades to the normal green color of a Lodgepole Pine. Every spring this tree puts on a brilliant show. Taylor’s Sunburst Pine likes to be planted in full […]

CLEMATIS PLANT & CARE Clematis is a genus of over 200 species of twining leaf-climbers and woody-based perennials. More than 400 mainly large-flowered cultivars are in cultivation. Clematis are grown for their abundant flowers, often followed by decorative, filamentous, silvery gray seed heads. They are valued for their long flowering period, and for the variety […]

There is a whole community of organisms that can take up residence on the surface of trees and shrubs. Some of these are beneficial, some are harmful, and others have no effect on the plant either way. Lichens are organisms that generally fit this latter category. Lichens are made of a symbiotic association between a […]

Spring is the time when you step out into your winter ravaged lawn and say “What the heck happened here?!” It’s also the time to start planting grass plugs and reclaim that yard as the beautiful lawn specimen you know it should be. Here at Arbor Hills Tree Farm we often get asked about planting grass […]

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 […]