Many people love the spring season because that is the time where you get down to the dirty work in yard. Planting trees and other flowers in your garden brings new life to your beautiful landscape. However, there is another season to look forward to. Autumn brings beautiful colors and comforting weather, but it also… Read more »
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The Benefits of Groundcover for Your Garden
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A Little History of the Great Sequoia Trees
The great Sequoia Trees have been a wild phenomenon for thousands of years. These age-old trees are one of the largest and tallest trees in the world. The ancient Sequoias of California are the largest living things by volume on Earth. Many adventure enthusiasts and families travel to Sequoia National Park to witness these amazing… Read more »
Looking to Add More Shade? Here are Some of the Fastest Growing Trees for the Best Shade
Spring Gardening Tipsย
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 Londonโs The Telegraph. At Cold Stream Farm, we want you to… Read more »
Nowโs the Time to Trim Up Vines
If the vines of your home are Pyracantha, cotoneaster or ceanothus โ some of the most common wall-climbing vine species โ 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 thatโs 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 »