Reasons to Buy Plants From a Wholesale Nursery

Cold Stream Farm is a wholesale/retail bare root tree and shrub nursery in Michigan. What are the benefits of buying plants from a wholesale nursery rather than a corporate store? Quality First, consider the quality. Big box stores treat their merchandise poorly. It doesnโ€™t receive the attention and care that a wholesale nursery givesโ€ฆ so… Read more »

Planting Trees and the Effects on Your Property

Many homes across America have trees either in their back or front yards. We see them every day when we leave, we clean up when leaves or branches when they fall, but have you ever taken the time to think about the real value they bring to your home? For starters, trees provide us with… Read more »

Planting Experience Not Needed with This Shrub

Many different types of plants, flowers, and trees take a lot of care and expertise to grow. However, if you donโ€™t have a โ€œgreen thumb,โ€ you might be searching for greenery that you can enjoy with little maintenance required. Cold Stream Farm sells a variety of shrubs that can be cared for with minimal effort,… Read more »

Urban Forestry and Your Health

Clean air is hard to come by, especially in overcrowded cities around the world. As the world shifts into renewable energy, we must look into changing the way our cities are. Instead of having concrete jungles, we need to incorporate forestry into our cities. Our health will benefit from it, and our air will be… Read more »

Spend the Winter Preparing for Spring Planting

Whatโ€™s better than planting your favorite flowers, trees and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the winter! Thatโ€™s right. Your green thumb doesnโ€™t have to rest just because the weather grows colder. Spend your cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with these helpful tips. Plan Out a… Read more »

How To Reuse Your Christmas Tree

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are about 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold every year. With that being said, most people just throw away their Christmas tree right after the holiday, but there are several other things you can do instead of trashing it. There are ways to reuse and… Read more »

When Should You Plant Vines?

If youโ€™re a novice gardener hoping to transform your backyard, it might be tricky to know which season is best for planting certain items. For any green-thumb hopefuls who want to add vines to their garden, check out our tips below on the best time of year for vine planting. Planting Vines: Where to Start?… Read more »

How to Reuse Your Christmas Tree This Year

Christmas is right around the corner, which means the decorating has begun and the planning has started with shopping and hosting. After the Holiday, you’ll take down the ornaments and haul your Christmas tree out to the curb. But if you donโ€™t want to send your tree to a landfill this year, there are a… Read more »

The Importance of Tree Tubes and Tree Shelters for Healthy Growth

Trying to protect seedlings from local animals and weather conditions is a tough feat without a little help. Planting trees can be a difficult task if youโ€™re not taking care of them properly. When seasons change, itโ€™s important to be aware of how weather elements can affect the treeโ€™s growth and what to do to… Read more »

How to Prepare Your Spring Gardening During the Winter Season

Whatโ€™s better than planting your favorite flowers, trees, and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the As we approach the winter season, and yes, it’s coming soon, it’s important to start preparing for the next season of planting. Spend the cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with… Read more »

Highlighting the Must-Have Garden Tools

Every gardener needs a reliable set of tools. Maintaining landscaping and planting is no simple task and having the right gear by your side can make all the difference. Regardless of your experience level, you should know what items should be in your tool shed. As we start to get into the off-season of gardening… Read more »

Winterizing Your Garden

As the Fall season begins its full swing of weather change, our gardens and yards will start to look different. The Fall season is the time of year where we start to think about how we can get our gardens ready for the winter season. In the Northern United States, our Fall starts sooner than… Read more »