Things to Know About Deciduous Plants

Deciduous Meaning First things first– what does the word deciduous mean? It refers to the falling off at maturity of leaves, petals and/or ripe fruit. So, if youโ€™ve seen a shrub or tree shed leaves around September, October or November, youโ€™re looking at a deciduous plant. Typically, these are some of the most beautiful features… Read more »

The Benefits of Bare Root Tree Planting

Are you in the market for some new trees for your property? Bare root trees might be your best option. Bare root trees are dug up and then sold without any soil surrounding their roots. What’s more, there are many advantages that come along with planting them in the ground. Here are the benefits of… Read more »

The Maidenhair Fern Is a Great Indoor Plant For Your Home

Cold Stream Farm makes it a priority to offer an extensive inventory of shrubs, trees and plants to suit a wide range of needs.ย  While most of our plants are meant for the outdoors, there are a few that can thrive as houseplants as well.ย  Take ferns for instance. Although many people use them as… Read more »

Featuring the Lilac Flower

The gorgeous lilac flower is just one of the many popular deciduous shrubs we offer at Cold Stream Farm. With a mesmerizing fragrance and lovely charm, lilacs quickly beautify your garden with pops of inviting color. The history of the lilac is rooted in a story of infatuation. According to Greek mythology, the beauty of… Read more »

Understanding a Wildlife Habitat

Successful wildlife habitats must include the essentials needed to sustain the life within them including food, water, and shelter. An important part of a wildlife habitat is plants, shrubs, and trees, all of which work to provide protection, shelter, and food, for wildlife. Every animal species requires different types of food to survive depending on… Read more »

No Green Thumb Needed: A Shrub You Canโ€™t Kill

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 »

The Importance of Reliable Tree Tubes and Tree Shelters

Trying to protect seedlings from local animals and weather conditions is a tough feat without a little help. Enter tree tubes, the renowned hero of helping produce healthy tree growth. Tree tubes, or tree shelters, aid in the successful growth and development of young seedlings. To work, tree tubes must be reliable and strong and… Read more »

Information on the Mulberry Tree

Kids across the world have been singing about mulberry โ€œbushesโ€ for years now, thanks to the popular nursery rhyme, โ€œHere We Go โ€˜Round the Mulberry Bush.โ€ But in reality, mulberry bushes donโ€™t really exist. Mulberry trees do, though, and there are all kinds of benefits that come along with planting them on your property. Cold… Read more »

Understanding the Cinnamon Fern

At Cold Stream Farm, we know people love ferns for their variety, with each type of fern offering subtle differences from the last. Cold Stream Farms offers ferns that work for everyone, from ferns that tolerate rough weather conditions to ferns that thrive in cold soil. This week we are highlighting our Cinnamon Fern. Cinnamon… Read more »

Understanding the Chestnut Tree

At Cold Stream Farm, we offer our clients a diverse selection of tree seedlings, and other plantsโ€”each with their own unique properties that offer something different. One of our all-time favorites is the Chestnut tree, and for that, we have two types available: the American Chestnut, and the Chinese Chestnut. It is important to understand… Read more »

Understanding the Larch Tree

At Cold Stream Farm, we offer a diverse selection of trees and shrubs that, we believe, hold the potential of seriously beautifying wherever they are planted. Each tree has its own set of unique qualities that provide something different to our clients and this week, Cold Stream Farm is highlighting the Larch tree. With the… Read more »

Tips on Putting Your Garden to Bed

How you treat your garden now will affect how thrives in the future. As seasonal changes and colder weather settle in, it is time to think about how to prepare your garden for seasonal changes. Below are some tips on putting your garden to bed for the season. Remove Debris to Prevent Pests Pests and… Read more »