How Wildfires Are Affecting Our Trees

Wildfires happen every year in the United States. Some years, they are more devastating than others with the destruction of forests, homes, and sometimes even towns out in the Western United States. Trees are resilient living beings, but they can be destroyed. This has been a real problem for our ecosystem and environment as trees… Read more »

Tips for Growing Bare-Root Trees

If youโ€™ve decided that you want to plant bare-root trees, congrats! It is a fun and relatively simple process, but it does take a bit of work and care. Whether you arenโ€™t sure how to go about it or you havenโ€™t had great luck in the past, weโ€™re here to help. Check out the following… Read more »

Importance of Planting Trees After Some of Them Die

Trees live long lives in the wild, but many do die off after years and years. Itโ€™s the circle of life working perfectly. When we have trees on our property, we can see them die off right before our eyes due to several different reasons. Natural elements like severe storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more will… Read more »

How to Protect Young Trees Against Frost Damage

Winter is quickly approaching, and that means that the temperature is going to be inching closer and closer to freezing in a couple months. This could present problems for any young trees that you have planted on your property. While many plants are capable of surviving harsh winters, there are some tree species that are… Read more »

Place Your Fall Tree and Shrub Order Now

Summer is the perfect time to start thinking about reserving fall trees and shrubs. Weโ€™re now taking orders for the fall to help improve your landscape. Take a look at the full selection of plants available from Cold Stream Farm. Evergreens Evergreen trees are always a popular option for decorating a landscape. As the leading… Read more »

The Psychological and Economic Benefits of Planting Trees

Now that weโ€™re in summer, we are finally getting the opportunity to see trees in full bloom โ€“ green and blushing like earthen prom dresses. It instills in us a fierce rejuvenation that is impossible to ignore. We feel better, healthier, happier, ready to get out of bed with smiles on our faces, filled with… Read more »

Identifying and Treating Common Spruce Tree Problems

When it comes to the well-being of the majestic spruce, the war against disease is a never-ending fight. Two enemies who are always on the radar are those pesky spider mites and needle cast diseases. Half of winning the battle is knowing what you are up against. Read on and discover what issues these threats… Read more »

Advantages of Planting Bare Root Trees

If youโ€™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 treeโ€™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 »