Have you ever seen those tiny little blueberry-looking things on evergreens? If so, you’ve seen junipers! I’m sure you have wondered at some point how much water they need, especially since they’re usually found in areas that lack rainfall. Whether you’re a new or experienced outdoor lover, you’ve probably seen junipers somewhere! Established junipers require…
During winter, many trees that are not cold hardy will have trouble in colder environments. However, mild winters may provide some room for tropical trees like citrus to survive. In that case, how exactly do lemon, and other citrus, trees survive these mild winters? Citrus trees are durable, and this includes lemon trees. A frost…
Maple trees come in several varieties and multiple sizes. They can grow quickly, or take a while to mature, but once they are grown, they can provide shade, shelter from the wind, and attract wildlife. Let’s explore how long it will take for a maple tree to grow. Some maple trees can take between 20…
Sycamore trees are the statement piece of any yard. Their massive height paired with mottled bark makes them an attractive tree. If you have one in your yard or are thinking of planting one, you may be wondering what you can and can’t grow under a sycamore tree. Sycamore trees have a wide canopy, so…
Trees provide numerous benefits to humans and wildlife, and with the lifespan of a cedar tree reaching up to 300 years, that’s not something to bat an eye at. Unfortunately, the longer a tree lives, the more time and opportunities there are for damage to occur to the tree or for the tree to cause…
It can be difficult to downright impossible to grow certain plants under the canopy of pine trees. Grasses struggle and end up wilting away, plants look sickly and fade to dried-up husks of regret, so is there anything you can plant under pine trees? Pine trees have many roots that compete fiercely for water and…
Planting anything under a maple tree can present unique challenges. Many people who have tried their hand at landscaping under the thick, dry, dark canopy of big maple trees have only thrown their hands up in resignation. Maple trees have expansive roots that greedily seek any moisture and nutrients in the soil, leaving you wondering…
When planting trees, different species have different requirements. You may expect to plant one tree in April but another, like an ash tree, may do best when planted in the autumn months, before the first frost of the winter. So, when is the best time to plant ash trees? You should plant your ash tree, starting…
A tree is a remarkable thing— what kind of person would ever want to cut one down? Sadly, real life is a bit more complicated than The Lorax makes it seem. Eventually, trees must come down, especially if it’s looking like it will do so on it’s own. Your willow tree is no exception. If your willow tree is…
Cedar is a versatile wood that can be used in many different applications. It is often used in closets and chests to repel insects and protect clothing. Additionally, it is often used in all-purpose furniture. The problem for some is the color that cedar will age to—a dull, worn grey. As cedar wood ages it…