Tree & Planting Information
How Late Can I Plant Trees in the Fall?
Fall and winter months are some of the best times of the year to plant a tree. However, the answer to "can you plant trees in fall?" is not a clear yes or no. It will depend on a variety of factors including your local climate, what type of tree/shrub you are planting, and how much time before severe weather is forecasted.
What to Expect from Our Trees: Spring Edition
Spring is the most exciting time of year to get plants in the ground! Most deciduous plants are just starting to wake up. Your plant may or may not have leaves but should produce them once the plant comes out of dormancy.
Premature Fruit Drop
As spring time flourishes and you see your new fruit form, you start preparing for what you will do with that first delicious bite. And then out of nowhere (it seems!) you come out one morning to find that beloved first fruit on the ground, before it was ripe. So what has caused this? There are a variety of reasons and we list the top 5 for you to utilize as you troubleshoot to find a solution.
Landscaping Around Power Lines
Trees can add beauty to your home and shade to boost your energy efficiency. They are a vital part of a healthy and vibrant community, providing ecological, aesthetic and economic benefits. But trees planted too close to power lines can grow into big problems and be expensive to maintain.
Caring for your plant in extreme heat
When the summer time hits, your plants need extra care. The heat, beating sun, and pests all converge to create the perfect atmosphere for a wilted and sick plant. When the heat hits, you can be prepared with just a few extra steps...
How to plant in summer months
Planting and transplanting during the dog days of summer, are not ideal. But with a few tips on how to "beat the heat" and with a little extra TLC to your plants, you can grow whatever you want this time of year — without getting too carried away!
Watering in the summer: How much is too much?
One of the most important things we tell our customers is this: When it's hot outside, you HAVE to water your plant. Without it, you're almost ensuring its death. But there is another side to the watering coin; too much watering can have the same outcome as not enough.
3 Different Ways to Prune Your Crape Myrtle
Details on how to prune your crape myrtle to the exact look you want! Prune your crape myrtle in the form of Standard, Multiple Stem, or Natural.
Choosing the Right Crape Myrtle for You
There are quite a lot of crape myrtle varieties each with their own unique qualities. From the color choices to the bloom period there are so many choices! Exactly how do you decide which crape myrtle is right for you?
Successful Gardening: A Planting Guide
Here at Plant Me Green there are two different ways you can receive our plants. Some varieties come in bare root style, while most others are potted plants. Depending on the style you purchased, will determine how you will initially care for our leafy friends...
Saving a Split Crape Myrtle Trunk
Soon after many flowers on the tree were in full bloom, we received a great deal of rain. The weight of the water, flowers, and leaves on the branches was far too much, and the root split.
Know your zone: Why your USDA growing zone is so important
How do you know which climate to grow them in? The USDA has graciously provided us with a map that has been marked off in zones (each having a number). Each zone represents a climate, and each climate can only support certain types of plants. 