Trees in Trouble?
January 27th, 2015
Winter is a good time to assess troubles that could be brewing with your trees. Here’s a list of what to look for as well as 10 things you can do to maximize your trees’ health.
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Trees and Shrubs Category
When Trees Go Delinquent
June 10th, 2013
Bob Carey tells the story of the golfer who got hit by a falling tree branch, then sued the golf course for negligence. The golfer claimed a litany of damages, starting with a torn rotator cuff and ending with blaming the tree for his erectile dysfunction. The lawsuit wasn’t successful, but Carey […]
Picking a Fresh Christmas Tree… and Keeping It That Way
November 21st, 2012
Make sure you pick a fresh Christmas tree to start with, and then follow these steps to keep the needles on your tree through Christmas.
Why Didn’t My Shrubs Bloom?
January 9th, 2012
It’s both disappointing and mysterious why shrubs all of a sudden stop blooming – or decide never to bloom in the first place. The reasons can be many. Here they are…
Good Street Trees
October 13th, 2011
Not all trees are suited for urban street-tree use. Besides checking to make sure what your municipality allows where, pick street-wise species that also suit the site. Check out this piece before you plant your next street tree…
Trees in Pots?
October 10th, 2011
Pots aren’t just for flowers. Most shrubs, evergreens and even trees will do just fine in pots — so long as the pots are big enough. Here’s how, along with 10 woody plants that make striking pot specimens.
Gun-Shy About Trees?
September 8th, 2011
Don’t be gun-shy about replanting fallen trees. The benefits far outweigh the threats… most of which can be eliminated by wise choice and good tree care. Here are some selection tips and 10 good small trees for small yards…
Fall Foliage for the Yard
October 30th, 2008
People will drive hours to see our region’s spectacular fall foliage. But we can grow many equally colorful fall specimens right in our own landscape.
Muscle Trees
April 24th, 2008
Some trees are naturally stronger-branched and less prone to failing in storms than others. If you’re looking for storm-sturdy species, here’s a rundown and a list of 15 particular species that are least likely to crack apart.
Patio Trees
April 27th, 2006
Choose your patio trees carefully? You don’t want roots pushing up your pavers, falling nuts conking you on the head or fruits and leaves dropping on a daily basis. Check out these well behaved species that will shade and not dwarf your patio…