Conifer Trees
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. Make Fresh Mulch One of the easiest and most effective ways to reuse a Christmas tree is to rent a woodchipper and turn the tree into mulch for your garden. Fresh mulch can help to… Read more »
Clever Ways to Reuse Your Christmas Tree This Year
Make Fresh Mulch One of the easiest and most effective ways to reuse a Christmas tree is to rent a wood chipper and turn the tree into mulch for your garden. Fresh mulch can help to prevent weed growth in the spring, and over time it will decompose and create nutrient-rich fertilizer for your plants…. Read more »
Did You Know Michigan is a Leading Producer of Christmas Trees?
Every holiday season, the state government estimates Michigan’s tree farmers sell more than $41 million in Christmas trees. Some of the most popular Christmas tree varieties in Michigan include the Scotch pine, white pine, blue spruce and balsam fir. Some Christmas tree farms offer families the opportunity to cut down their own trees, while others… Read more »
State Officials Work to Slow Spread of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Native to Japan, the hemlock woolly adelgid has been problematic in eastern states for decades, but the destructive insects have only recently raised serious concerns in Michigan. Some experts have attributed the sudden outbreak to a pair of back-to-back mild winters that allowed the adelgids to reproduce freely and spread to new areas. As their… Read more »
Scientists Unlock Mystery of Leaning Pine Trees
Originally from New Caledonia, a tropical archipelago in the southwest Pacific Ocean, Cook pines were first classified during Captain James Cook’s second mission to circumnavigate the globe. The trees grow up to 197 feet tall and have a characteristic narrow appearance due to their short branches. The other identifying characteristic of Cook pines is the… Read more »
Light Right: Tips for Decorating Your Outdoor Christmas Trees
One way people choose to show their holiday spirit is by decorating the outside of their homes. However, many of them choose not to decorate any trees in the front of their yard because they don’t know where to start. Don’t let that hold you back any longer. Check out these tips to help you… Read more »
Plants and Safety: Picking Plants to Deter Burglars
Most people think installing home security systems or making it look like someone is home are the best ways to prevent your home from being burglarized. While those methods are very effective, certain plants can make breaking into your house an arduous process, reports London’s The Telegraph. At Cold Stream Farm, we want you to… Read more »
Picking the Perfect Christmas Tree
It’s that time of year again: time to pick out the perfect Christmas tree! Finding the right tree for you family doesn’t have to be a hassle. In fact, with a little preparation and information, it can be a breeze! First, be sure to measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you’ll… Read more »
Recycling Your Christmas Trees
In the article, “Get ready to recycle those Christmas trees,” Josh Baugh of Mysanantonio.com writes, “City officials are reminding residents who recycle their trees that before dropping them off, the trees must be free of decorations, stands, nails and plastic wrapping. “Flocked” Christmas trees, those adorned with artificial snow, also may be recycled. If the… Read more »
Can you judge a tree by its branch?
In the press release, “One Tree’s Architecture Reveals Secrets of a Forest,” Sciencedaily.com reports, “Just by looking at a tree’s branching pattern, it turns out, scientists can gather clues about how it functions – for example how much carbon dioxide it exchanges with the atmosphere or how much water transpires through its leaves – regardless… Read more »
Conifers, Surviving Winter Climates
Conifers are cone bearing seed plants with the great majority being trees with just a few being shrubs. A lot of cedars, Douglas-firs and cypress trees fall into this category. Because of a lot of their shapes and downward drooping limbs, they are able to shed snow and survive in Northern climates. They also have… Read more »
