The Proper Way to Winterize Your Garden When the Time Comes

As autumn winds down and winter approaches, itโ€™s crucial to prepare your landscape for the colder months ahead. At Cold Stream Farm, we offer a wide selection of wildlife trees and shrubs suited for the Midwest and beyond. Whether youโ€™re cultivating a vibrant native habitat or establishing a new landscape with bare root trees, taking… Read more »

Best Times to Water Your Trees and Shrubs

Water is one of the most important elements in the life of any plant, and for trees and shrubs, it can make the difference between thriving and simply surviving. Whether youโ€™re planting bare root trees or wildlife shrubs, getting the timing of your watering right is just as essential as choosing the right species for… Read more »

Tips For Planting Pine Trees in Spring

Spring provides the optimal conditions for planting pine trees due to moderate temperatures, increased rainfall, and longer daylight hours. These favorable conditions allow young trees to develop strong root systems before the summer heat arrives. Pine trees are an excellent addition to landscapes, conservation projects, and wildlife habitats, providing shelter, erosion control, and a natural… Read more »

How to Prepare Your Spring Gardening During the Winter Season

Whatโ€™s 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 »

Winterizing Your Garden

As the Fall season begins its full swing of weather change, our gardens and yards will start to look different. The Fall season is the time of year where we start to think about how we can get our gardens ready for the winter season. In the Northern United States, our Fall starts sooner than… Read more »

How Planting Trees Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Given the current state of our planet, it is important to conserve energy and reduce waste anywhere possible. Energy produced from non-renewable sources, can lead to air pollution which negatively impacts our health and the health of Earth.ย  There are many ways to combat this issue and it is important to be aware of the… Read more »

Tips for Planting Trees in Late Fall

Planting trees in late fall can be highly successful if done with care. While spring is often recommended, fall planting offers advantages such as cooler temperatures, less heat stress, and more consistent soil moisture. Hereโ€™s how to ensure your trees thrive when planted late in the season. 1. Timing Matters by Region The ideal planting… Read more »

The Low Maintenance Problem Solver Plants

When it comes to planting trees and shrubs and other vegetation in a garden or around your home the last thing most people turn to are the ground covering plants. And itโ€™s sad too, because these types of plants are more than just a filler for when you donโ€™t know what else to plant. They… Read more »

Winter Planting and Gardening

Whatโ€™s better than planting your favorite flowers, trees, and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the winter! Thatโ€™s right. Your green thumb doesnโ€™t have to rest just because the weather grows colder. Spend the cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with these helpful tips: Plan a Clear… Read more »

Enhance Your Homeโ€™s Curb Appeal

Summer has officially started and now is a great time to enhance your homeโ€™s curb appeal. Curb appeal is your homeโ€™s visual attractiveness as seen from the street. This is important for all homeowners, whether you are planning to sell or not. Enhance Your Homeโ€™s Curb Appeal Summer has officially started and now is a… Read more »

The United Nations Forum on Forests: what we can do to help

Established in 2000, the goal of the United Nations Forum on Forests is to promote โ€œthe management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end.โ€ To accomplish this, the Forum encourages inter-government dialogue and collaboration between countries when it comes to policy, funding and education…. Read more »