This can be a topic that most people agree upon but not all act upon. There are many benefits to planting trees including: Save Money Deciduous (meaning they lose their leaves in the winter) trees planted in the right location will shade your house in the summer, and let the sun through in the winter. […]
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There are a lot of things we can do right for our plants. One of the best “multi-taskers” for our plants is compost. Here a few ways your landscape can benefit from compost. Nutrients Compost can be made from most organic material(excluding meats, oils, citrus, and dairy) and that is one of the reasons it
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Let’s talk trees! Picture this: a local tree, plucked from your community, making its grand entrance into your garden—talk about a tree with a story to tell! Why is this tree-trek so crucial? Well, a robust tree can karate-chop diseases, weather tantrums, and pesky pests like a pro. When you plant a tree, it’s like
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Within the verdant tapestries of horticulture, a tale unfolds of nurturing arboreal spirits within the cradle of B&B beds. As the seasons dance, beckoning the planting of a new companion, the manner in which the tree is embraced post-transplantation holds sway over its flourishing in your sanctuary of greenery. Through the ancient art of “Balled
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Planting a tree is a rewarding endeavor! For those inclined towards do-it-yourself projects, bagged or container trees are often the preferred choice due to their ease of transportation. At our nursery, we cultivate trees in both bags and containers. While container growth is minimized to prevent the tree from outgrowing its current pot and necessitating
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It’s that time of year again! I love entering our greenhouses, with all of our wintered over plants just waiting to come outside. At the first signs of spring, we are taking off the wiggle wired doors of our cold frames and determining what survived the Nebraska winter. Once a plant has started
The ornamental grasses just tug at my heart strings! They have so much movement in the landscape and are such a versatile plant. Today we’re talking about the Shenandoah Switchgrass. This grass was one of the “originals” when the grasses were starting to get popular. Shenandoah will reach 3-4’ tall and about 3-4’ wide. The
60’-70’ Tall x 30’-40’ Wide Shade Tree The Marmo Maple is a tree we are forever commenting on in the Fall! The kaleidoscope of colors ranges from yellow, to red, purple, orange, and burgundy. It’s so striking in part because the leaf doesn’t fully change color at one time. In fact, you can see green
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Keep a thinning shrub or replace it? Sometimes when you look out at your landscape, especially in the transition of winter/spring when it’s especially gray, the shrubs can look a little tired. It’s natural for some shrubs to thin out, showing more branches than leaves. The question now is, can we revive it or should
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For those of you struggling to find shrubs and trees that will fit your lot without becoming overbearing or exceedingly large for the space, you aren’t alone. But there is good news! Plant growers are continually developing additional cultivars of friendly favorites. As of late, a key focus has been on developing columnar, compact, and
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