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A Little History of the Great Sequoia Trees
Looking to Add More Shade? Here are Some of the Fastest Growing Trees for the Best Shade
Spring Gardening Tips
Spring is here, and now is a great time to get outdoors and tend to your lawn and garden. There are many tasks to be done during spring to prepare your garden for the upcoming warmer months. Here are a few tips to ensure the success of your lawn and garden: Assess Your Lawn/ Garden… Read more »
The Impact of Trees on Your Property + Planting Tips
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, they provide us with… Read more »
The Importance of Reliable Tree Tubes and Tree Shelters
Trying to protect seedlings from local animals and weather conditions is a tough feat without a little help. Enter tree tubes, the renowned hero of helping produce healthy tree growth. Tree tubes, or tree shelters, aid in the successful growth and development of young seedlings. To work, tree tubes must be reliable and strong and… Read more »
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Plants and Safety: Picking Plants to Deter Burglars
Most people think installing home security systems or making it look like someone is home are the best ways to prevent your home from being burglarized. While those methods are very effective, certain plants can make breaking into your house an arduous process, reports London’s The Telegraph. At Cold Stream Farm, we want you to… Read more »
Now’s the Time to Trim Up Vines
If the vines of your home are Pyracantha, cotoneaster or ceanothus – some of the most common wall-climbing vine species – then fall is a great time to prune them. These plants bloom in the spring, so this fall season is the perfect time at the opposite side of their flowering cycle to trim them… Read more »
Preparing for Winter: Six Tasks to Do This Fall
Clean Weeds Go through any plant beds around your home and clean out all of the weeds that they contain. Once that’s done, go ahead and turn the soil. By doing this in the fall, you will save yourself a ton of work in the spring as the soil will be clean and ready for… 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 »
The Fight against Deforestation
When thinking of trees nowadays, it is tough to feel optimistic. There is always something sad in the news about dying trees or how many are facing a high risk of disease. With the climate talks in Paris taking center stage, one would hope that more environmentally friendly news would follow. While those talks have… Read more »
