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Be Careful With Pesticides

No garden is free of pests. In fact, there are many insects that are actually beneficial to your garden. It is important to be careful when using pesticides, as you do not want to harm the insects that aid your plants in the growing process. A good rule of thumb is to avoid using pesticides until there...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-10-2009
The Advantages of Bareroot Plants

There are many reasons that people choose to order bareroot plant material over potted or containerized material. Although bareroot material might not be as attractive as containerized plants to begin with, they are a great value. One of the main reasons that bareroot material is so popular, is that...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-29-2009
Cut Costs Using Bareroot

With money on everyone's minds these days, people are trying to find ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. When it comes to the garden this can often be achieved by using bareroot material. Depending on your gardening needs, consider ordering bareroot material early to help "bare"...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-24-2009
Sweating The Small Stuff

Bareroot plants are shipped dormant. Often, they are uprooted and stored in a controlled environment to ensure that they remain dormant up to, and sometimes during, the shipping process. The idea is that the plants will break dormancy after being planted in the ground. Some species might need a little...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-29-2008
What should I do first when my bareroot plant order arrives?

The first thing you can do is be prepared. Plan to have your storage and planting supplies available when your plants arrive. Since dehydration is one of the biggest factors influencing successful handling of bareroot material, it is important that you do not allow the roots to dry out at any time. If...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by mainspring-nhn on 02-22-2008
How Soon Should I Plant My Bareroot Plants After They Arrive?

We often have people ask how long they can wait to plant their bareroot items after they are received. The simple answer to this question is immediately. In some cases you are able to wait a few days, but it is not recommended. The sooner the better is a good rule of thumb. Our boxes actually say to...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-17-2008
Why Bareroot?

We get a lot of questions about bareroot plants, especially from people who haven't had a lot of experience with method of transplanting trees, shrubs, etc. Bareroot plants look a lot different then the plants you would by at a local nursery. Since they are dormant and (most time) don't have...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-08-2008
How Much Is My Tree Worth?

Have you ever wondered how much the trees in your yard are worth? You may have if you have ever had to try and replace one. It is an easy question to answer if you just recently purchased your tree and planted it. But what if you have to replace a tree that has been around for years? We receive several...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-04-2008
Fertilizer and Newly Transplanted Garden Items

It is very common for people to use fertilizers in their garden. Fertilizers contain nutrients that help to stimulate plant growth. The purpose of planting a garden is to have plants that grow, so it only seems logical to fertilize your garden to promote that growth. In some cases fertilizers do more...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-25-2008

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