Should You Plant An Oak Tree in Your Backyard? Pros & Cons

Couple planting oak tree in their backyard garden

Oak trees are some of the most beautiful and most common trees that are grown throughout the United States. So vast, so beautiful, and truly a symbol of strength and endurance, oak trees are not known specifically for their size but are sure enough to always make a statement. In truth, oak trees should be planted anywhere […]

What To Do With Pine Trees? 21 Pine Wood Uses

Is a species of pine that is native to Eurasia, ranging from Western Europe to Eastern Siberia, south to the Caucasus Mountains and Anatolia, and north to well inside the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia.

Pine trees are one of the most absolutely beautiful wonders of nature on the planet. Even better, they grow quite well in many environments and are readily available for many uses. The wood has properties allowing it to be resistant to elements often found within nature.! Pine trees are fantastic growing trees in the spruce […]

How Many Walnuts Grow On A Tree? Full Walnut Timeline

ripe walnut in opened shell

Walnut trees, most commonly English and black walnuts in the United States, are used most often for their nut production and sometimes timber. But how many walnuts grow on a tree each year? On average, a mature walnut tree produces 50 to 80 pounds of unshelled nuts every year. Many species of walnut tree will […]

6 Simple Steps To Make Your Blue Spruce Tree More Blue

Photo closeup of beautiful evergreen thick thorny blue spruce needles on downy fir tree twigs over coniferous background, horizontal picture

Blue spruce trees are beautiful evergreen trees with a tint of blue to their needles. Some trees look bluer than others which is the result of primarily tree maintenance and fertilizer. What steps can you take to make your blue spruce look more vibrant and blue?  In general, positioning your blue spruce in full sun […]

4 Reasons Why Squirrels Eat Acorns (& Their Favorite Type)

Eastern gray squirrel in Central Park in New York, USA

Acorns and squirrels just seem to go together, but do you know much about acorns themselves? There are a few good reasons that squirrels eat these particular nuts, and they even have a specific way to eat them. Acorns are a great source of nutrients for both red and grey squirrels. Many squirrels prefer white […]

The Best Time to Plant an Oak Tree (And How to Do it)

Spring Sun Shining Through Canopy Of Tall Oak Trees. Upper Branches Of Tree. Sunlight Through Green Tree Crown - Low Angle View.

Often times when we have the desire to plant a tree, it’s because we want to add some beauty to our outdoor spaces, or perhaps, add some shade or privacy to our surroundings. The thing is, we usually act too fast. We get the tree, plant it right away so we can reap the benefits […]

5 Best Soils for Pine Trees in Containers (And How to Use Them)

Cypresses pine plants in plastic pots on tree farm

In recent times, keeping trees and large plants in pots has been becoming more and more popular. On top of being decorative, they can make large plants more manageable, mobile, or even easier to water and fertilizer. With this comes the question, “what soils are best to use with my potted pine trees?”  In truth, […]

12 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Plant an Oak Tree

oak tree branch

Oak trees are amazing – there’s no denying it. They are tall, they are abundant, and they instantly beautify every and any outdoor space. However, although they are a true national favorite, as much as we hate to say it – oak trees are not always the best tree to plant.  There are many reasons why you […]

9 Trees That Can Damage Your Foundation (& How To Fix)

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Nothing makes a hike in the woods or a walk in the park quite as nice as the beautiful landscape dotted with towering trees. Trees provide us with shade, oxygen, air purification, and they’re just nice to look at, especially in the fall! But, what we might not realize is that much of the tree […]

Top 5 Trees Most Likely to Get Struck by Lightning

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Lightning stuns us into silence. It is a powerful force of nature that can have different effects on the environment. It can provide nitrogen for the soil, and it can shatter trees into splintery pieces. So, which trees are most likely to get struck by lightning? In truth, tall trees like pine and oak trees […]