As autumn winds down and winter approaches, itโs 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 youโre cultivating a vibrant native habitat or establishing a new landscape with bare root trees, taking… Read more »
Winter Gardening
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 »
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 »
Winter Garden Maintenance
Underneath all that snow in your garden beds are flowers, shrubs and trees that will most likely survive the cold and ice and wonโt skip a beat come springtime. Thatโs a big most likely, though. To make that โmost likelyโ a certainty, itโs always a good idea to inspect your shrubs, trees and other plants… 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. Hereโs how to ensure your trees thrive when planted late in the season. 1. Timing Matters by Region The ideal planting… Read more »
Winter Planting and Gardening
Whatโs better than planting your favorite flowers, trees, and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the winter! Thatโs right. Your green thumb doesnโt 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 »