Staking trees is occasionally needed, but newly planted trees will develop stronger trunks if staking is avoided. Think of staking a tree as similar to placing your leg in a cast. A cast is important when your leg needs to be immobilized during healing, but you wouldn’t want to wear a cast for no reason! […]
Follow-up Care for Newly Planted Trees
Wanting their newly planted trees to thrive, smart gardeners will provide proper follow-up care. Cultural practices that mimic natural forest conditions will create ideal conditions for the tree to become established. As a general rule native trees will require much less attention than alien species once established. However, after installation all trees need a little help […]
Proper Planting Technique for Containerized Trees
The vast majority of trees I see planted in the medians of our roadways, in our shopping centers, and in our front yards are planted incorrectly. These trees will never reach their full potential and many will fail to survive. Shortcutting the planting process is unwise. Following proper planting technique will reward you with a […]
Attracting Beneficial Insects by Planting Native Trees
It’s easy to attract beneficial insects to your landscape, just select the right trees, flowers, and shrubs. If you’re like most home owners, you’ve never considered the importance of insect diversity in your back yard. Some people may even think they don’t want any insects in their landscape. Unfortunately, bugs and other insects have an […]
Buying High Quality Container Trees
Purchasing high quality trees is not as easy as going to a big box store and selecting the cheapest plants available. Doing so will ensure less than optimal results. I’ve examined thousands of trees and many tree ailments can be traced directly back to improper selection. Mistakes made during tree selection are not easily corrected. Searching […]