So, we already talked about the good, now let’s talk about the BAD and the UGLY. While I am a fan of those good old spaghetti Westerns, I’m not talking movies today. I’m talking about the worst trees to plant in Washington, D.C.! As I mentioned in my article on […]
Training trees? You may have read that and had a sinking feeling because it’s one more project to add to your to-do list. Hear me out, though. Training a young tree significantly improves limb strength while encouraging vigorous growth and increased longevity. Which is well worth a little extra work […]
Phoenix is a lovely city, but as you probably know, it gets hot. In fact, high temps can average as much as 104 degrees in the summer months. Despite the heat and the dry climate, many plants and trees thrive here. But there are a few that don’t – or […]
While planting trees may seem simple, choosing the best trees for your Minneapolis home can be a challenge. Southeast Minnesota contains numerous ecological regions and different soil types that favor different trees. Most of Hennepin County is considered part of the Big Woods region, whose thick soil consists mainly of crushed […]
Once deciduous trees drop their leaves in winter, their bare branches are exposed, along with their bark. This gives us an opportunity to appreciate the color and texture of the bark, some of which may be peeling. Peeling bark is a normal feature of some species of trees. But it’s […]
As common as palm trees are in Phoenix, you would think that they are native to Arizona – at least a few of them, right? Even the Latin names of several species of palm trees include the word “Phoenix.” Surprisingly, for nearly all the palm trees in Phoenix, the answer […]
We fawn over them in animated films, but when deer use our yards as their personal salad bars, the charm wears thin. The damage they cause to residential landscapes across the state costs homeowners — deerly. It’s not too expensive to replace the small ornamental plants, but when deer gnaw […]
Orlando’s subtropical climate allows homeowners to grow a wealth of different trees. However, for the least amount of pest and growth problems, going with trees native to Florida guarantees the best performance with the least amount of issues. Best of all, there’s a native tree to fit all your desires […]
Tree pollen can make some people absolutely miserable. That could explain why the most popular page on the website for the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency in Cincinnati remains the pollen and mold one, says Joy Landry, public relations specialist. “Allergy sufferers bookmark it.” When a person suffers from an […]
Sean Barnes worked in a garden center for years, and many of the people he helped had no idea what kind of trees were available to them and which ones would thrive in their area. “Many of them just knew what they grew up with or what their dad told […]