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Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland in Spring

Now that spring is hear, you are probably thinking that you can't wait until the snow falls next year. Just kidding. If you are anything like me, snow is the last thing on your mind. People are getting ready to get out side and gardeners are getting the itch to get plants into the ground.. Winter...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 03-11-2008
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
Pest Problems: Moles

Pests can harm your garden or landscape, and moles are no exception. However, sometimes moles are blamed for damage that they didn't do. Here are a few things to look for you you have moles, and a few tips if you have moles (which is a question that is commonly asked). Moles will dig tunnels and...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-25-2008
String Trimmers Can Get Rid Of More Then Weeds

Spring is coming and it won't be long until lawn mowers are roaring and yard work will begin. One issue that often comes up is the damage to trees and plants caused by string trimmers (a.k.a weed whackers, weed whippers, weed eaters, etc.). You may want to keep a few things in mind when it comes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-23-2008
The Incredible, Edible Crab-apple?

There are several varieties of crabapple trees. They create beautiful flowers in the spring and are great pollinators for apple trees. Many people wonder if the crab apples themselves are edible. The answer is yes. Crabapple trees are related to the apple tree family. And yes, all crab apples are edible...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-21-2008
Shade Trees

People often want trees to provide shade, but what if you already have the shade and you want to plant a tree? There are several trees that can be planted in full shaded areas. It all depends on the type of tree that you are looking for. If you like flowering trees and don't want anything that gets...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-18-2008
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
Trees For Sandy Soils

Sandy soils, unlike clay soils, do not retain moisture well. If the water filters to quickly through the soil, then plants might not have enough time to absorb the moisture before it moves through the soil. So which trees will do well in sandy soils? There are a number of options if sandy soil happens...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-15-2008
What kinds of Hickory nuts are there?

We get a lot of questions about what the hickory nuts are like on the hickory trees we sell. These are some basics that can help you determine what hickory tree you are looking for since they are often purchased for the nuts they produce. First of all, hickory fruits are hard-shelled nuts surrounded...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-13-2008
Trees To Plant In Poorly Draining Clay Soils

If you faced with poorly draining clay soil, you may have a difficult time growing trees. Soil that doesn't drain well and has periods of standing water isn't very accommodating to most trees. But there are varieties that can handle these types of conditions. Here are just a few that you might...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-13-2008

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