Four Season Interest: Trees for Year-Round Beauty

A well-curated landscape is like a living canvas that evolves with the changing seasons, each chapter telling a unique story of nature’s beauty. In this blog, we’ll explore the world of trees that provide four-season interest, ensuring your outdoor space is a spectacle of colors, textures, and shapes all year round. Discover how these arboreal… Read more »

How to Properly Plant and Care for Bare-Root Trees from Cold Stream Farm

When it comes to establishing a thriving landscape or adding to your green space, planting bare-root trees is an economical and eco-friendly choice. Cold Stream Farm, known for its high-quality nursery stock, offers a wide selection of bare-root trees that can transform your outdoor environment. Why Choose Bare-Root Trees from Cold Stream Farm? Before we… Read more »

Benefits of Planting Bare Root Trees and Shrubs

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. Whatโ€™s more, there are many advantages that come along with planting them in the ground. There are plenty of advantages… Read more »

Tips for Planting Trees in Late Fall

Planting trees in late fall can be highly successful if done with care. While spring is often recommended, fall planting offers advantages such as cooler temperatures, less heat stress, and more consistent soil moisture. Hereโ€™s how to ensure your trees thrive when planted late in the season. 1. Timing Matters by Region The ideal planting… Read more »

Tips for Growing Bare-Root Trees

If youโ€™ve decided that you want to plant bare-root trees, congrats! It is a fun and relatively simple process, but it does take a bit of work and care. Whether you arenโ€™t sure how to go about it or you havenโ€™t had great luck in the past, weโ€™re here to help. Check out the following… Read more »

The Low Maintenance Problem Solver Plants

When it comes to planting trees and shrubs and other vegetation in a garden or around your home the last thing most people turn to are the ground covering plants. And itโ€™s sad too, because these types of plants are more than just a filler for when you donโ€™t know what else to plant. They… Read more »

Advantages of Planting Bare Root Trees

If youโ€™ve ever planted a tree on your property, chances are it was a potted tree with a soil ball on the bottom of it that contained all of the treeโ€™s roots. Traditionally, this is the way that nurseries have sold trees to customers, but in recent years, bare root trees have become much more… Read more »

How To Hardscape Your Gardenย 

Hardscaping refers to the non-living elements in your garden. This can include rocks, outdoor furniture, water displays, and more. Hardscaping adds design and texture to a garden. It also creates a space to relax and unwind while you enjoy all your plants and shrubs. Here are a few tips for hardscaping your garden:ย  Map Out… Read more »

Benefits to Bare Root Trees and Shrubs

Bare root plants are those with an exposed root structure. This means there is no heavy mud making transport more challenging. There are plenty of advantages to selecting and planting bare root trees and shrubs. For starters, plants with out mud weighing down the root ball are moved much more easily. This cuts down on… Read more »

Are You New to the World of Bare Root Trees?

If you are new to the world of bare root trees, you may have some questions about how to plant them. While the process isnโ€™t very complicated, weโ€™re here to provide you with a few basic tips to help you get started. First of all, make sure you carefully unpack your tree, making sure that… Read more »

Plants Deers Won’t Eat

Thereโ€™s no denying that American deer are beautiful, majestic creatures that can provide a breathtaking sight in the wild. In the backyards of our homes, however, they can be a major nuisance, especially when they nip at the tender foliage of our gardens for a little snack. Fortunately, there are some ways to keep deer… Read more »

Planting Redwoods on Your Land

The tall canopy created overhead when towering trees are allowed to grow to their full natural height creates an impressive skyline in any setting. Weโ€™re quick to point out the uses for the low shrub and bare root trees available through our wholesale store here on the Cold Stream Farm blog. However, redwoods, sequoias and… Read more »