Planting trees with bare, exposed roots can be tricky business, especially if they are young saplings. When to Plant Bare root trees should be planted during the dormant season. This can either be in the fall after the leaves have dropped or in early spring before the trees have sprouted new leaves. Either way, waiting …
Recently, I sought advice from a friend who runs a successful lawn care business, aiming to enhance my yard with the best trees. His expertise in arboriculture has already left my existing trees in a state of enviable health and beauty. During our conversation, I expressed my admiration for the majestic Camphor tree adorning my …
There is a majestic Evergreen Dogwood that has thrived in my neighbor’s backyard for years before I discovered its existence. On a clear and bright spring afternoon, my good friend Brad arrived with his camera ready to photograph the magnificent blooms. He and my neighbors let me gawk at the beautiful secret tree hiding behind …
This is my DIY guide on how to build a metal raised garden bed. I walk you through every step of the way with my own experience to help create your own beautiful raised bed garden, merging function and beauty, especially with my passion for gardening and growing my own food. After days of deliberation …
For most of the past 250 years, surprisingly it seems that Europe’s managed forests have been a net source of carbon, contributing to climate warming rather than mitigating it. The release of carbon otherwise stored in litter, dead wood, and soil carbon pools in managed forests was one key factor contributing to climate warming. Second, …
Bare-root roses are roses that are sold without soil or foliage. Planting these roses during January gives them time to develop a strong root system before they begin putting on foliage in the spring and prepare for the hot summer that surely lies ahead. Look for bare-root roses with firm sound-looking stems and no shriveling. A …
All of the trees compiled in this list do not typically grow large surface roots, so they can easily be planted in an urban environment, where green spaces are often constricted by asphalt or cement. These trees are also known for being resistant to serious pests and diseases. They have at least moderate drought tolerance as well …
If you’re looking to add interest to your yard throughout the fall season, I’ve put together a list of the best trees for fall color. Often, the first mark of autumn approaching is the trees and their changing leaves. Some of the most exciting trees to witness in fall demonstrate vivid orange, yellow or red …
Roses are an extremely attractive addition to any garden, and in order to maintain their beauty and many years of wonderful blooms, it’s important to ensure that all dead wood, stumps at the base of the plant and any diseased material is cut away. Pruning for Shape Pruning standard roses establishes an attractive shape. By …
Many types of maple trees will add interest to your yard year-round. Here is a list of some beautiful native and non-native maple species. A common choice for the art of bonsai and the focal point of Canada’s national flag, Maple trees belong to the genus Acer and are available in more than 125 varieties. …