Itโs time to start thinking about what youโre going to plant on your property this year. Every spring season, homeowners look forward to spring cleanup around their yard, but itโs also good to consider new and healthy trees to plant on your property to enhance the look. Here are some trees you should consider planting… Read more »
Spring Planting
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 Trees and the Effects on Your Property
Many homes across America have trees either in their back or front yards. We see them every day when we leave, we clean up when leaves or branches when they fall, but have you ever taken the time to think about the real value they bring to your home? For starters, trees provide us with… 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 »
Urban Forestry and Your Health
Clean air is hard to come by, especially in overcrowded cities around the world. As the world shifts into renewable energy, we must look into changing the way our cities are. Instead of having concrete jungles, we need to incorporate forestry into our cities. Our health will benefit from it, and our air will be… 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 »
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 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 »
Protecting Trees against Diseases
It is our responsibility to make sure that trees are healthy and prosperous for years to come. That means making sure they are protected against various diseases that can render them sick and, even worse, cause their deaths. There are plenty of tree diseases out there that you should be aware of. Plus, there are… Read more »