Fastest Growing Evergreens Introduction Imagine a lush green wall that doesn’t just mark your border but also shields you from prying eyes. Everyone wants results, and they want them NOW! This is especially true if you want to create privacy with evergreen trees or shrubs. You know you want year-round color but choosing the right […]
Introduction When I first started working at a nursery, there were so many horticultural words being thrown around. Heck, I didn’t even know what deciduous meant! It took a while to gain the knowledge and level of understanding of all the common and botanical names of various species of plants and trees. When it comes […]
Top 5 Fastest Growing Evergreen Trees Are you looking to add a touch of perennial greenery to your landscape in the fastest way possible? Look no further! In this article, we’ll explore the world of fast-growing evergreen trees, discovering their benefits, factors to consider, and the top five varieties that will transform your outdoor space […]
Thuja Green Giant trees (Thuja standishii x plicata ‘Green Giant’) have gained immense popularity due to their fast-growing nature, evergreen foliage, and excellent privacy screen abilities. This grow guide aims to provide you with valuable information on how to successfully cultivate and care for Thuja Green Giant trees, ensuring their healthy growth and longevity. INTRODUCTION […]
[lmt-post-modified-info] Online Tree Shopping Tips Unfortunately, not all tree and shrub heights sold online are the same. When shopping online for trees or shrubs you often see a height listed. Many times, it will not list the size of the container. But is the height listed on the website what you will receive? Unfortunately, that […]
Buying Plants Online Checklist Buying trees or shrubs online can be exciting. You’ve got so many more choices than you could ever imagine at a local garden center. But that can also be overwhelming. I call it the paralysis of analysis. There are so many choices that you can’t make a decision! Then there’s the […]
Most Popular Medium Size Trees and Shrubs for Privacy Creating a living fence with shrubs can not only block lines of sight but also absorb noise and serve as a wind break. They can even raise your property value. The problem is that not everyone has the room to use something that gets as tall […]
Cold weather climates can still enjoy growing a Meyer Lemon tree. Grow it in a container & bring it indoors in winter. Just make sure you care for it with these 3 tips.
[lmt-post-modified-info] Learn From Our Mistake! Both sold as 3-4 foot trees. We recently bought trees from 2 popular online nurseries. Same tree variety, both listed as 3 to 4 feet tall. One was $54.95, the other was $45. One showed up in a 4 inch container, the other in a 2 gallon container. The […]
Pine Nuts Conifers are the most common type of softwood trees in the United States. Softwoods are classified as gymnosperms, Greek meaning ‘naked seed’. That’s because they release uncovered seeds that are often grown on cones. Seeds from pine trees, a conifer, have become popular as healthy alternative to other nuts. Conifers have needles but […]
[lmt-post-modified-info] Buying Trees Online Lessons Learned Working on a Christmas Tree Farm The summer I turned 12 I got a job working on a Christmas tree farm. Pruning shears in hand, I joined a crew of 6 to help make sure the trees grew full and dense. The secret was making sure the evergreen tree […]
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