Willows & Weeping Willow Trees: 15 Differences & Similarities
The gorgeous, delicate structure of willows may take you back to simpler times. All willows have a timeless quality about them. Willows grow in most places and tolerate numerous zones; you may even have one in your neighborhood and not know it! All weeping willows are willows, but not all willows are weeping. The weeping […]
7 Best Fruit Trees for Rocky Soil (And How to Plant Them)
Rocky soil can seem like a deterrent in growing fruit trees. But thankfully it doesn’t have to be. There are 7 very hardy, delicious fruit trees that you can grow in rocky soil, with no problem. You may be pleasantly surprised by the ones that made the list! Rocky soil can be a challenge for […]
14 Dirtiest & Messiest Trees To Not Plant In Your Yard
Chances are, you do not enjoy raking your yard (who does?) So when planning your landscaping, research trees that produce a lower mess. Trees that produce less mess are important for you as you will not be raking, cleaning pollen off your car, or cleaning your gutters often. In truth, the dirtiest and messiest trees […]
Best Trees For Maple Syrup (How To Identify And Find)
Tapping trees for maple syrup is a fun early spring activity. Many different kinds of trees can be tapped for maple syrup. In fact, any deciduous tree can be tapped for syrup. However, some trees produce better quality sap than others. Let’s go over the best trees to tap for delicious maple syrup! Some of […]
Do Cherry Blossom Trees Smell? 9 Cherry Blossom Facts
One of the most incredible things about cherry trees is their blooms; you really don’t want to miss them! Cherry blossom trees bloom right at the beginning of spring with incredible shades of pink blooms. Did you know you can get arrested for picking cherry blossoms? Cherry blossom trees typically have an incredibly short blooming […]
12 Fastest Growing Shade Trees For Small Yards
Today we’re talking about the fastest growing shade trees for your small yard; whether you’re familiar with landscaping or not, we’ve got a list to transform your small, shady yard! In truth, there are several shade tree varieties that grow the fastest. The saucer magnolia, sweetbay magnolia, flowering dogwood, American redbud, emerald green arborvitae, paper […]
10 Pine Needle And Pine Straw Differences (Plus Uses)
Today we’re talking about the differences and uses of pine straw and pine needles. Maybe you’ve seen pine straw used down south and wondered why they would be using pine needles? Well, we’ve got some interesting facts on pine needles and pine straw differences and uses that you may not have been aware of! In […]
5 Best Maple Tree Fertilizers (And How To Use Them)
Growing trees (especially maple trees) can be a difficult task, especially since many of them can encounter problems with things such as nutrients. As nutrient problems arise, you can often begin to see your tree slow down or grow weaker. With this arises the question, “What fertilizer is best for my maple tree?” The best […]
5 Reasons Why Your Pine Tree Isn’t Growing (& How To Fix)
Growing a tree to full maturity is one of the hardest things to do. They are sensitive, they have lots of care requirements, and most of all, so many things that are out of your control can impact them, such as diseases or storms. In truth, pine trees generally thrive in acidic, dry, and well-drained […]
Spanish Moss On Your Oak Tree: Here’s What To Do
Spanish moss, an epiphyte, a flowering air plant; whatever you know, this plant is a common plant to see growing on oak trees. The signature wispy tendrils and hanging vines make this plant easy to recognize. Spanish moss is an epiphyte which means that it is an air plant and does not rely on its […]