Many different types of plants, flowers, and trees take a lot of care and expertise to grow. However, if you donโt have a โgreen 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 »
Landscaping
Spend the Winter Preparing for Spring Planting
Whatโs better than planting your favorite flowers, trees and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the winter! Thatโs right. Your green thumb doesnโt have to rest just because the weather grows colder. Spend your cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with these helpful tips. Plan Out a… Read more »
When Should You Plant Vines?
If youโre a novice gardener hoping to transform your backyard, it might be tricky to know which season is best for planting certain items. For any green-thumb hopefuls who want to add vines to their garden, check out our tips below on the best time of year for vine planting. Planting Vines: Where to Start?… Read more »
How to Prepare Your Spring Gardening During the Winter Season
Whatโs better than planting your favorite flowers, trees, and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the As we approach the winter season, and yes, it’s coming soon, it’s important to start preparing for the next season of planting. Spend the cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with… Read more »
Highlighting the Must-Have Garden Tools
Every gardener needs a reliable set of tools. Maintaining landscaping and planting is no simple task and having the right gear by your side can make all the difference. Regardless of your experience level, you should know what items should be in your tool shed. As we start to get into the off-season of gardening… 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 »
Plan Accordingly When Planting Trees
Although the best time for planting trees is late winter or early spring, many people plant trees in autumn. As we near the end of August, the temperature will begin to cool and our thoughts will focus on preparing our kids for back to school, the seemingly endless parade of holidays and doing last minute… 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. Whatโs more, there are many advantages that come along with planting them in the ground. There are plenty of advantages… Read more »
The Tallest Trees are Fighting for Survival Against Worsening Conditions
People all over the country and even the world flock to see the worldโs tallest and some of the oldest trees. The Sequoias and the Redwoods are some of the most resilient trees in the world, especially due to the wildfires that occur almost every year in the regions where they live. As climate change… Read more »
Create Container Gardens to Decorate Your Home or Business
Flowers, shrubs and ferns can be planted in just about anything. Although theyโre ideally found in luxurious garden beds tucked under a blanket of mulch or soil, theyโre also used for other things such as pots, hanging baskets, window baskets, wheel barrows and anything else you decide to get creative with. One great way to… Read more »
What Plants Grow Naturally in Your Backyard?
Many landscaping enthusiasts, especially those who may be undertaking a personal project for the first time, often get really excited at the prospect of using a wide array of flora and fauna available through nurseries and elsewhere. With the Internet as a resource, itโs easy to get carried away with the incredible variety of intriguing… Read more »
How Planting Trees Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Given the current state of our planet, it is important to conserve energy and reduce waste anywhere possible. Energy produced from non-renewable sources, can lead to air pollution which negatively impacts our health and the health of Earth.ย There are many ways to combat this issue and it is important to be aware of the… Read more »