Evergreen Trees
Different Species of Evergreen Trees + Planting Tips
Benefits of Birds on Your Property
Birds are beautiful creatures that add a wildlife quality to your property. Along with their beauty,there are many benefits to having birds on your property. Here are some of the benefits of having birds on your property: Pest & Rodent control– Birds eat a variety of pests that could be living on your property. Pesky… Read more »
Tips For Planting Pine Trees in Spring
How To Reuse Your Christmas Tree
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are about 25 to 30 million real Christmas trees sold every year. Make Fresh Mulch One of the easiest and most effective ways to reuse a Christmas tree is to rent a woodchipper and turn the tree into mulch for your garden. Fresh mulch can help to… Read more »
Clever Ways to Reuse Your Christmas Tree This Year
Christmas has come and gone, and that means before too long it will be time to take down the ornaments and haul your Christmas tree out to the curb. But if you don’t want to send your tree to a landfill this year, there are a number of other ways you can reuse it as… Read more »
Did You Know Michigan is a Leading Producer of Christmas Trees?
A supply shortage is driving up Christmas tree prices in some areas this season, but the residents of Michigan shouldn’t have too much to worry about. That’s because our state is the third-leading producer of Christmas trees in the nation, with a harvest of roughly three million fresh trees each year. It also produces the… Read more »
Shortages Expected to Cause Bump in Christmas Tree Prices
Is there a specific type of Christmas tree that you like to have in your home during the holiday season? If so, you may want to consider getting your tree early this year. That’s because a Christmas tree shortage could make hard to find some popular species of evergreens this year. The shortage is something… Read more »
Real Christmas Trees Still Top Artificials
Christmas is an experience. There are many factors that contribute to the whole holiday experience including the smell of fresh-baked cookies, the sound of festive music, the peppermint taste of a candy cane and the fresh pine aroma of an authentic Christmas tree. There is nothing like coming downstairs early Christmas morning to that natural… Read more »
Needles vs. Leaves: A Plant Evolution
Trees come in all shapes and sizes, but all of them have either the ability to grow leaves or needles – never both, and never neither. Trees that can grow leaves are called deciduous trees, while those that can grow needles are called conifers, something you may have forgotten since high school science class. The… Read more »
Spring Planting Tips for Pine Trees
Spring is naturally a great time to plant bushes and trees, and pine trees are no exception. If you are considering planting some pine tree saplings this year, here are a couple of tips and tricks to keep in mind. Mind the Frost Spring planting is best done after frost leaves the ground the weather… Read more »
