Transplanted trees rarely die from anything you can see, so the fix starts underground: keep the root ball wet, plant at the right depth, and correct the roots before the first leaf drops.
Thirsty roots can crack a well casing or buried water line within a few seasons, so the plant you pick and the distance you keep matter more than most owners expect.
Slow top growth in the first two or three years is exactly what a healthy privacy tree should do, but a truly stalled one usually has a fixable problem you can spot in ten minutes.
A tidy ring of mulch protects a tree, but pile it against the trunk or over the root flare and you start a slow decline that the canopy won’t show for years.
September planting gives roots a six-to-eight-week head start before winter, as long as you pick the right six plants and skip the broadleaf evergreens that still need spring.
A Japanese maple’s whole feng shui reputation rests on its wood element and its color, but the real placement mistakes that kill or scorch one have nothing to do with compass direction.
No canopy overhead doesn’t mean no shade, no privacy, and no personality, it just means building those things on purpose instead of waiting on a tree for twenty years.
Some of the prettiest trees at the nursery turn into a fall-long cleanup job, and one of them is now illegal to plant in three states, here’s how to tell before you dig the hole.
Blueberries need acidic soil and shallow-root breathing room, and these six common garden neighbors quietly work against both.
Type “shrubbery landscaping ideas” into Google and you’ll mostly get plant catalogs wearing a listicle costume: 25 shrubs, 46 shrubs, take your pick, plant it, good luck. That’s not design, that’s a nursery inventory with a headline slapped on top. This piece is about the other half of the problem nobody covers: how you actually…
Tree stumps are often neglected because a lot of us do not understand their decorative value. Most of the time, tree stumps are held in utter disregard. In hardscaping, tree stumps are one of the most preferred accent pieces because there are a lot of arrangements and ideas that can be used as its focal…
Online plant nurseries bring a world of different plants to your fingertips. These digital greenhouses offer many types of plants, each with its special qualities. They aren’t just for decoration. That’s because they also bring a lot to your space. This article looks at the different types of plants you can find in an online…
A tree’s influence begins at the roots. As the tree begins to mature, the root will continue to grow, moving towards moisture and nutrients that will help to keep the tree alive. Tree roots will look for moist soil, which is why it’s crucial that you understand the impact of any trees that are planted…
There are many things you can do to increase your house’s appearance, but trees have proven to be more impactful than just about any other change you can make. Whether you plant new trees, prune existing trees, or consider tree removal for more curb appeal, your decisions on the trees in your yard can do…
Blueberry bushes are a smart addition to the organic garden landscape. Blueberries require little care, and yield quarts of berries for pies, muffins, and fresh eating. Blueberries take a few growing seasons to reach their productive potential, but the bushes can produce for many years with proper care. Organic gardeners can integrate these ornamental berries…
Homeowners searching for a sturdy, reliable substitute for the out-of-favor Bradford Pear need look no farther than another Callery Pear hybrid – Cleveland Pear. Bradford Pears burst on the landscape scene hyped as the perfect fast-growing ornamental flowering pear, great for home or commercial landscape use. As their popularity spread, they were planted everywhere. There’s…
If you love indoor plants, then you can be sure to like the lady palm. The plant can do well under certain conditions, therefore necessitating the need to understand what it takes for it to grow well. The lady palm care does display a great pattern that looks quite appealing to the eye. The Rhapis excelsa…
Choosing a Christmas tree used to be simple, either artificial or natural. Now with several kinds of real trees on the market there factors as well as cost to consider. When the Norway Spruce was the only real Christmas tree on the market early needle drop was inevitable. Little wonder that when artificial trees were…
Seattle is a city renowned for its majestic skyline and picturesque waterfront. However, did you know that this city harbors much more than an innovative tech scene? Indeed, this lovely city has a hidden gem that often escapes the spotlight – its urban forest. This urban canopy, comprising a diverse range of tree species, is…
Don’t make the mistake of believing that you can take down a dying tree by yourself. Many people fall prey to the mistaken belief that all it takes is a chainsaw, a few minutes of watching how-to’s on YouTube, and they’re ready to bring that tree down without having to pay the pros. Good luck…
Alder trees, known scientifically as the genus Alnus, are a captivating group of deciduous trees and shrubs belonging to the birch family Betulaceae. These trees have a wide distribution across the globe, with species native to North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are most commonly found in wetlands or in areas with moist soils…
