Caring for Evergreen Trees

Now is a perfect time to plant some evergreen trees. These trees go dormant in the late fall in preparation for winter. This means that they will require less sunlight and other care. Because of the dormancy of the trees, planting them now will be less stressful than planting these trees during the summer or late spring. Plentiful fall rains will also help the newly planted evergreen trees. Once your trees are already planted, you’ll want to take proper care of them. Fertilizing may or may not be necessary in subsequent years after planting. This will depend on your soil. … Continue reading

Japanese Maple Trees

These beautiful trees offer brilliant color in the fall and come in lots of great shapes and sizes, making them a welcome addition to any landscape. Learn how you can incorporate these trees into your yard. In our old home, we had a very small yard, both front and back, a far cry from the two acres we have now, But one thing that we did have at that old place that I really miss is the Japanese maple tree that stood sentinel before our home, giving us plenty of beauty in the suburban neighborhood. One of the first trees … Continue reading