Hummingbirds are some of the most interesting and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom. There are many fun facts associated with them including that they are only found in the Western Hemisphere and that they communicate via visual displays. Many people find hummingbirds beautiful but few people know they are attracted to specific trees; many… Read more »
Cold Stream Farm is a wholesale/retail bare root tree and shrub nursery in Free Soil, Michigan. We offer a variety of plants for sale, including deciduous shrubs and trees. What are some things we think you should know about deciduous plants? Deciduous Meaning First things first– what does the word deciduous mean? It refers to… Read more »
Cold Stream Farm is a wholesale/retail bare root tree and shrub nursery in Michigan. What are the benefits of buying plants from a wholesale nursery rather than a corporate store? Quality First, consider the quality. Big box stores treat their merchandise poorly. It doesnโt receive the attention and care that a wholesale nursery givesโฆ so… Read more »
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 »
Most of the grasses we know are for a particular landscaping purposeโeither they help the soil develop, are meant for soft terrain, or are beneficial to soak up water. But there are also whatโs known as โornamentalโ grasses, which, as you might guess, are there just for decoration. They help shape and improve the appearance… Read more »
Quality First, consider the quality. Big box stores treat their merchandise poorly. It doesnโt receive the attention and care that a wholesale nursery givesโฆ so hereโs the thing: the quality of the plants you buy at a corporate store will be worse. Sure, you can buy in bulk and buy really cheap plants at a… Read more »
Deciduous Meaning First things first– what does the word deciduous mean? It refers to the falling off at maturity of leaves, petals and/or ripe fruit. So, if youโve seen a shrub or tree shed leaves around September, October or November, youโre looking at a deciduous plant. Typically, these are some of the most beautiful features… Read more »
In any personโs garden, there is often an area where grass isnโt the best optionโbe it in between banks, underneath tree shade, or in other areas where grass canโt grow as well due to the availability of water or exposure to sunlight. However, many people still want landscaping there, just not the type that may… Read more »
With any new tree or plant, youโre essentially adding to your gardenโs ecosystem; an improvement that will attract a set of species that can be beneficial for your gardenโs development. Pheasants, which might first appear as a nuisance can help spread seeds and allow other trees and plants to grow by feeding on them. Every… Read more »
If youโve been waiting all winter to get back into the garden, then youโve come to the right place. As you start planning out your plantscapes and what to place in your garden, itโs always good to know whatโs hot for the season. Letโs take a look at whatโs trending with tending your garden and… Read more »
Planting trees, bushes, plants and other shrubs is a nice way to increase the aesthetic appeal of a property as well as provide some shade and privacy. We all know that water is vital to a plantโs survival and you might have thought that it doesnโt matter what time of day โ as long as… Read more »
If youโve been listening to the news, you probably know that bee populations around the country have been on the decline in the last few years. ScienceMag.org says that according to recent studies, several species of bees have significantly declined in population over the last 10 to 20 years. There are numerous reasons behind the… Read more »
