TREESDAY TIP: Those green lush whatchamacallits that look like a mix between a tree and a shrub are called Arborvitaes and they’re quite popular in residential and commercial landscaping for some solid reasons: they’re dense, low maintenance, and grow together to make a lovely ‘green wall’ for privacy or hiding mechanics. Here’s an overview on…
Weather’s Still OK to Plant Trees
If you are thinking of planting trees, it’s not too late. As long as the ground is not yet frozen, it’s a good time to plant. The soil temperature is typically warmer than the air this time of year…. Roots will grow and get stronger even as the plant itself becomes dormant. I find organic…
Starting to Think About Planting a Flowering Tree?
This week’s “Treesday Tip” is about choosing the best flowering tree to plant in your yard: 1. Those that are available in your local area tend to be hardy and good choices for the region. 2. Further considerations – wind, urban tolerance, deer, ocean, wet ground, dry ground, and more. 3. Our website http://www.digtrees.com gives…
Fall Tree Care – What to Check
In the fall I like to inspect my trees to make sure they’re healthy and ready to withstand the winter. It’s good to check that there are no loose branches near the house or electric lines, and that insects haven’t caused damage. Watering in the fall helps them weather the winter better. Here are some…
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Connecticut Horticulturist Talks Value of Trees
A press release about the Leader of the Tree World – me! Helping to advance the growing “going green” movement, one local businessman launched a campaign to spread knowledge on how trees help preserve the environment. Horticulturist Bruce Lindsay of Milford uses the internet to educate people on the importance and benefits of planting trees….
Preparing for a Yard of Flowering Trees in the Spring
Which flowering trees to plant to get a succession of color in the spring.
State tree of my home state of CT is the
State tree of my home state of CT is the majestic White Oak aka, the Charter Oak, dating back to the new colonies in 1662! Here’s stories on the origin of each state tree. http://bit.ly/StateTrees http://ow.ly/i/4xyL
The Life Expectancy of Trees
A tree’s life expectancy and starting to identify if a tree needs to be replaced.
The Best Places in CT for Leaf-Peeping
Some of the best weeks in CT are coming!! Here’s some tips for foliage in CT. Have fun! http://bit.ly/CTfallfoliage
