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Berry Production On Mulberry Plants

Mulberry trees make a good edition to your landscape, especially if you are looking for something that produces an edible berry. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. Red mulberry , black mulberry, and white mulberry are the types of mulberry trees, however the color doesn't...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-15-2009
How Do I Get Fruit From My Paw Paw Tree?

The Paw Paw tree ( Asimina triloba ) is an interesting specimen and it's unique fruits make it a popular choice for planting. The fruits of this native, North American tree have been enjoyed by many people. However, people often have problems with the trees fruiting and wonder what they can do go...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-02-2009
Keep Out the Deer! The Natural Way.

Deer can reek havoc on garden in no time at all. It doesn't take long for these creatures to undo a lot of hard work (not to mention money) that people spend on their gardens. Fencing and netting can help, but it can get expensive and get in the way of you enjoying your outdoor space (and sometimes...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 07-24-2009
What Is A Sucker?

Sometimes trees and shrubs will spread by producing suckers. In the world of gardening, a sucker is a vertical shoot that emerges from the roots of a tree or shrub. In some cases, like forsythia or lilacs , this is how the plant spreads. You can actually sever the suckers and transplant them when the...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-25-2009
Will Tree Roots Damage The Foundation Of My House?

With spring quickly approaching, people start planning out their landscaping projects. Trees are a nice addition, especially in newly developed areas where trees are few and far between. Planting a tree can give your yard character, while giving you something to watch grow year after year. After you...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-05-2009
What Is Fire Blight?

Fire Blight is a bacterial infection that can be fatal to a varieties of plants. It can be an issue for apple and pear trees. It can also affect crab apple, quince, hawthorn, and mountain ash trees. This bacteria can enter damaged parts of the tree and in some cases it can enter through the flowers....

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-26-2009
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
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
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

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