Advantages of Planting Bare Root Trees

If you’ve ever planted a tree on your property, chances are it was a potted tree with a soil ball on the bottom of it that contained all of the tree’s roots. Traditionally, this is the way that nurseries have sold trees to customers, but in recent years, bare root trees have become much more… Read more »

What Supplies Do I Need to Plant a Tree?

When planting trees on your property, you never want to be unprepared. Gathering the proper tree-planting tools is necessary in order to not strain yourself and make sure you’ve planted the trees properly. Whichever trees you decide to plant requires a bit of research to ensure the tree is planted properly. At Cold Stream Farm,… Read more »

Essential Fall Gardening Tips

Summer is nearing its end which means it is time for fall garden preparations. There are many steps you must take during this time to ensure the health and longevity of your garden. Colder months are ahead, and it is time to prepare your lawn and landscaping. To make sure your landscape is ready, make… 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. This helpful gardening guide from Cold Stream Farm will help… Read more »

Trending Tending: What’s Hot in Gardens and Landscapes this Spring?

If you’ve been waiting all winter to get back into the garden, then you’ve come to the right place. As you start planning out your plantscapes and what to place in your garden, it’s always good to know what’s hot for the season. Let’s take a look at what’s trending with tending your garden and… Read more »

Get the Planting Supplies You Need for Spring

Even though it’s only January, it isn’t too early to start thinking about what you’ll need this to make sure the plants and gardens are successful. Lucky for you, Cold Stream Farm offers a wide variety of supplies to help get your growing season going. When everything you’ve wanted to plant is in place, the… 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 Hungary’s Center for Ecological Research have stumbled upon the same phenomenon occurring in trees. While they were testing the effectiveness of lasers to measure the trees’… 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 »

Planting a Tree in 2016

With 2016 here at our doorstep, it is time to start thinking about your resolutions, if you haven’t already done so that is. You should consider planting a tree as one of your resolutions. If you have been paying attention to our blog, you will have noticed that 2015 was a rough year for trees…. Read more »

Removing Trees Because of California’s Drought

The drought situation in California is a tragedy that is affecting every fiber of society from top to bottom, but what isn’t discussed that much is the effect the drought is having on California’s trees. Take Orange County’s Newport Beach, for example. The city has had to increase its tree budget by $400,000 to remove… Read more »