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  • What does the term 'evergreen' mean?

    The term evergreen is a catch-all word for a plant, tree, shrub, groundcover, vine or perennial that retains its foliage year around. Most often evergreen is used to label a tree or a shrub. The term semi-evergreen is also used to describe a plant that looses their leaves in the winter in cold areas...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 08-26-2008

  • Ground Cover Options

    I have a blue spruce (30ft tall approx.) in my front yard. The previous owner trimmed the limbs to about four feet above the ground. The perimeter around the base of the tree is bare (10 ft diameter). The soil in this area is obviously more acidic from the trees needles. Any suggestions for potential...
    Posted to Introduce Yourself (Forum) by Michigan_Mark on 04-09-2008

  • Arborvitae Sherwood Moss

    This is a beautiful evergreen with soft foliage. It's a great border for areas where you want a shorter hedge. The height on these is approximately 4-6 feet and they spread 3-4 feet. They would make a great background for your flower garden as well as an accent to the front of your house. They are...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 03-24-2008

  • 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

  • Juniper - Blue Forest Great All-around Evergreen

    The Juniper - Blue Forest, Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest'. This evergreen is widely adaptable in your landscape. It spreads low to the ground with upright branches looking somewhat like a miniature forest. It's blue green color will complement your house or lawn. It can spread to about 3...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-28-2008

  • Air Pollution and Trees

    Plants create energy through a process known as photosynthesis. Plants convert carbon dioxide and water (with the help of sunlight) to usable energy, and oxygen is released through the process. This natural process actually helps clean the air from pollutants by converting carbon emissions to the oxygen...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-27-2008

  • Tree Terms

    I thought I would take a minute to define a couple of terms that are related to trees. Often the terms evergreen, conifer, and deciduous are confused. Defining these terms might help you decide which tree is right for you. Deciduous: This term refers to a tree that looses it leaves yearly. Generally...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-21-2008
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