In today’s bustling commercial world, creating inviting and aesthetically pleasing environments is essential for attracting customers, increasing employee satisfaction, and promoting a positive brand image. One of the most effective ways to transform commercial spaces is by incorporating wholesale trees and shrubs. With their beauty, functionality, and environmental benefits, these green wonders can breathe life… Read more »
Planting Shrubs
Creating a Wildlife Haven: Using Trees and Shrubs to Attract Birds and Butterflies in Michigan
Michigan’s natural beauty extends far beyond its picturesque landscapes and scenic lakeshores. The state is also home to a diverse array of bird species and butterflies, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. If you’re looking to create a vibrant wildlife haven right in your own backyard, incorporating trees and shrubs… Read more »
These Shrubs will Thrive in Wet Landscapes
Does your yard remain wet much of the year? Does your property feature wet, marshy soil? Do you have a pond, stream or other water feature that sometimes contributes to soggy soil around the property? Planting some of these thirsty shrubs that absorb water can help you to reclaim your yard and keep your property… Read more »
Reasons to Buy Plants From a Wholesale Nursery
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 »
Planting Experience Not Needed with This Shrub
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 »
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 »
Trending Tending: Whatโs Hot in Gardens and Landscapes this Spring?
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 »
When You Sleep, They Sleep: Study Claims Trees ‘Sleep’ at Night
Avid gardeners may have noticed that some flowers close their petals during the night, only to reopen once the sun rises. Well, according to The Washington Post, scientists at Hungaryโs Center for Ecological Research have stumbled upon the same phenomenon occurring in trees. While they were testing the effectiveness of lasers to measure the treesโ… Read more »
Planning a Budget is Vital to Your Landscaping Project’s Success
Getting any project done on a budget can be a challenge, especially when it comes to landscaping. Lots of times with large landscaping projects, unforeseen issues, delays and even new design ideas during the ninth hour can drag your project out and cause you to spend way more than you planned. But, with these helpful… 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 »
Cold Stream Farm
Welcome to the official Blog of Cold Stream Farm We created this in order to continue to connect with our loyal and new customers. Communication has been a key to our success and we want to continue to see the relationships with our customers grow. Weโll continue to write weekly posts in an order to… Read more »