Evergreen Trees
Why Planting Trees is So Important for the Environment
Benefits of Birds on Your Propertyย
Birds are beautiful creatures that add a wildlife quality to your property. Along with their beauty,there are many benefits to having birds on your property. Here are some of the benefits of having birds on your property: Pest & Rodent control– Birds eat a variety of pests that could be living on your property. Pesky… 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. 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 Michiganโs 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. ย Some Christmas tree farms offer families the opportunity to cut down their own trees, while others… Read more »
Shortages Expected to Cause Bump in Christmas Tree Prices
The shortage is something that Christmas tree growers have been warning people about for several months now. The Christmas Tree Association, which includes more than 700 Christmas tree farms from across the nation, realized there would be a shortage a promptly issued a warning to consumers. Unfortunately, however, most people were still too busy enjoying… Read more »
Real Christmas Trees Still Top Artificials
Christmas is an experience. There are many factors that contribute to the whole holiday experience including the smell of fresh-baked cookies, the sound of festive music, the peppermint taste of a candy cane and the fresh pine aroma of an authentic Christmas tree. There is nothing like coming downstairs early Christmas morning to that natural… Read more »
Needles vs. Leaves: A Plant Evolution
Trees come in all shapes and sizes, but all of them have either the ability to grow leaves or needles โ never both, and never neither. Trees that can grow leaves are called deciduous trees, while those that can grow needles are called conifers, something you may have forgotten since high school science class. The… Read more »
Spring Planting Tips for Pine Trees
Spring is naturally a great time to plant bushes and trees, and pine trees are no exception. If you are considering planting some pine tree saplings this year, here are a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind. Mind the Frost Spring planting is best done after frost leaves the ground the weather… Read more »
Water, weeds, mulch, oh my!
The 4th of July has come and gone. Independence is still in the air. You can smell it. You can hear it. If youโre lucky, you can even touch it. This means one thing: summer is here. For many, the 4th is the kickoff to summer. While weโre not planting trees in the summer, we… Read more »
