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  • Checking Clay Soil For Drainage

    Often, people worry about which trees they should plant if they have clay soil. One thing that you have to take into consideration is how well the soil drains. Drainage is the main issue if you are working with clay soil. If the soil is compacted or water logged, then planting can be very difficult....
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-12-2008
  • How can I make my soil better?

    Knowing what type of soil you have to start with is the key to improving the the flower or garden soils. There are 3 basic types of soils: sand, clay and silt. If the soil is too sandy it will not hold water and nutrients long enough for the plants to utilize them. If the soil has too much clay it may...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 02-09-2008
  • Can you help me choose the right tree?

    We get that question quite frequently from new home owners or from customers who just moved to a new location. I am going to paraphrase a quote I read somewhere. The statement was something like, "there are no bad trees, just poorly selected sites for some trees". Helping choose the right tree...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-30-2008
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