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Tips for Creating A Sensory Garden
There are many elements that go into creating a lush garden. What distinguishes an average garden from a sensory garden are the design elements. A well-designed sensory garden will entice the senses through smell, touch, taste, and sight and sound. There are many different ways to create a sensory garden, here are a few tips… Read more »
Things to Know About Deciduous Plants
Cold Stream Farm is a wholesale/retail bare root tree and shrub nursery in Free Soil, Michigan. We offer a variety of plants for sale, including deciduous shrubs and trees. What are some things we think you should know about deciduous plants? Deciduous Meaning First things first– what does the word deciduous mean? It refers to… Read more »
Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum)
Latin: Cornus amomum Zones: 4-8 Other common names: kinnikinnik, red-willow, silky cornel, squawbush, indigo dogwood Mature Height/spread: 6-8 ft high/ 6-9 ft. spread. Moderate to fast growth rate. Soil / Climate: Ranges from Maine to Manitoba and as far South as Florida. It transplants easily and does well in soils that are moist and moderately acidic…. Read more »
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
Latin: Cephalanthus occidentalis Zones: 5-10 Other common names: common buttonbush, buttonwillow, globe-flower, honey balls Mature Height: 3-12 ft They are shrubs or small trees growing to 3′ to 6′ tall in the northern part of its range, but to 10′ to 12′ tall in the southern part of its range. Soil / Climate: Likes swampy areas, but… Read more »
Keep An Eye Out for the Invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle
Did you know that the maple trees in Michigan produce about 90,000 gallons of syrup each year? Unfortunately, Michigan’s maples could face a serious threat if the Asian longhorned beetles that have infested thousands of trees in Ohio make their way into Michigan. The beetles have recently wreaked havoc on approximately 18,000 trees in Ohio… Read more »
Wet Climate? Marshy Soil? These Thirsty Shrubs Absorb Water!
Does your yard remain wet much of the year? Does your property feature wet, marshy soil? Do you have a pond, stream or other water feature that sometimes contributes to soggy soil around the property? Planting some of these thirsty shrubs that absorb water can help you to reclaim your yard and keep your property… Read more »
