All across America and no matter the climate zone, winter is approaching. For many states across the United States, winter is a significant change in temperatures and weather. Trees in these areas can be affected by the winter elements, so it’s very important to take measures to ensure the health and safety of your trees… Read more »
We all know fall is one of the better times to be planting new trees, plants and shrubs, but what about the benefits of actually planting shrubs? Most people think of shrubs as just the filler plant that you put in place when you donโt know what else to put there. But there are a… Read more »
Wildfires happen every year in the United States. Some years, they are more devastating than others with the destruction of forests, homes, and sometimes even towns out in the Western United States. Trees are resilient living beings, but they can be destroyed. This has been a real problem for our ecosystem and environment as trees… Read more »
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. Hereโs how to ensure your trees thrive when planted late in the season. 1. Timing Matters by Region The ideal planting… Read more »
If youโve 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 arenโt sure how to go about it or you havenโt had great luck in the past, weโre here to help. Check out the following… Read more »
Trees live long lives in the wild, but many do die off after years and years. Itโs the circle of life working perfectly. When we have trees on our property, we can see them die off right before our eyes due to several different reasons. Natural elements like severe storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more will… Read more »
The autumn is a very crucial time of year for many plant varieties. The changing of the seasons typically means the dying off flowering plants that delighted during the summer months. Cold Stream Farm wants to make sure that our blog readers have all of the information they need to properly tend to their shrubs… Read more »
Winter is quickly approaching, and that means that the temperature is going to be inching closer and closer to freezing in a couple months. This could present problems for any young trees that you have planted on your property. While many plants are capable of surviving harsh winters, there are some tree species that are… Read more »
It may still be the summertime, but that doesnโt mean itโs too early to start thinking about your winter landscape. In fact, this time of year is the perfect time to plant several unique species that can brighten up the cold winter days! Itโs important to start thinking about your winter landscape in the late… Read more »
Itโs one of those things you learn in school: deciduous trees have leaves that fall off each year while coniferous trees have needles that stay on year round. You were likely taught that trees fall into these two categories, but many people donโt know that thereโs a third category that straddles the two. Known as… Read more »
Summer is the perfect time to start thinking about reserving fall trees and shrubs. Weโre now taking orders for the fall to help improve your landscape. Take a look at the full selection of plants available from Cold Stream Farm. Evergreens Evergreen trees are always a popular option for decorating a landscape. As the leading… Read more »
When there is a drought due to hot temperatures and little rain, crops and plants struggle to stay alive. However, trees are in desperate need of water when there is a drought. With the right information, arborists can figure out how often to water their trees but itโs a challenge that can easily be overcome…. Read more »
