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Can I Plant Trees in Winter?

Can I Plant Trees in Winter?

Fall and winter months are some of the best times of the year to plant a tree. However, the answer 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.
Tagged: Gardening Tips Winter Prep
Pruning Crape Myrtles— Don't Cut Back!

Pruning Crape Myrtles— Don't Cut Back!

Here in the Southern States, late January and early February is the time of year where you may notice your neighbors starting to prune crape myrtles and were wondering if you should prune back yours. We're almost certain you've seen others cutting back the crape myrtles back to ugly stumps, also known to some as "crape murder".
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What to Expect from Our Trees: Winter Edition

What to Expect from Our Trees: Winter Edition

If you buy a tree online between the months of December and March, the tree you receive may not be as pretty as you might have expected. Have no fear! Your tree may look like it isn’t healthy, but don’t worry, it’s just dormant for the winter.
Tagged: Blueberries Crabapples Crape Myrtle Cypress Dogwood Figs Flowering Cherry Trees Fruit Trees Gardening Tips Maple Oak Pecan Trees Persimmon Trees Pomegranate Winter Prep
How To Winterize Trees & Shrubs

How To Winterize Trees & Shrubs

Most trees sleep each winter (called their dormancy period). The amount and quality of their rest also determines how healthy and productive they are! Let’s talk about preparing for winter, the challenges you may face, and making this dormancy period the best it can be for your plants and trees.
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What To Do if You Can’t Plant When Your Order Arrives

What To Do if You Can’t Plant When Your Order Arrives

Ordering plants is convenient, but it’s best to plant them as soon as they arrive. Explore a few helpful tips if you can’t put them in the ground immediately.
Tagged: Gardening Tips Winter Prep
What to Expect from Our Trees: Autumn Edition

What to Expect from Our Trees: Autumn Edition

When Autumn arrives and the days are shorter, deciduous trees, plants, and shrubs decrease chlorophyll pigment production. This will result in the leaves changing colors. The leaves are also no longer producing food to grow and are showing signs of shutting down, which leads to discoloration, leaf curling, and leaf spot. 
Tagged: Blueberries Crape Myrtle Cypress Fall Gardening Fruit Trees Gardening Tips Maple Oak Pecan Trees Persimmon Trees
Fall Chores for a Better Spring

Fall Chores for a Better Spring

Fall gardening is an important time of the year. It's a time to look at the successes and trials of gardening that you've faced thus far. So, as you're reflecting on your last year of efforts, remember that "fall cleaning" is a very important part of your spring garden.
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Oak Trees: The Evolution and Why We Admire Them

Oak Trees: The Evolution and Why We Admire Them

Oak trees are some of the oldest and most robust, beautiful trees in the world. Discover more about their evolution and why we still admire them.
The Ultimate Guide To Protecting Blueberries From Animals

The Ultimate Guide To Protecting Blueberries From Animals

Blueberries are one of the most delicious fruits, but we aren’t the only ones who love them. Check out the guide to protecting your blueberries from animals.
Should You Plant Bare-Root or Potted Pecan Trees?

Should You Plant Bare-Root or Potted Pecan Trees?

Pecans are some of the best and most delicious things that grow on trees. Explore whether you should choose a bare-root or potted pecan tree for your yard.
3 Ways Gardening Benefits Your Mental Health

3 Ways Gardening Benefits Your Mental Health

Hobbies are some of the best options for boosting your mental health. Consider a few ways gardening can transform your overall mental health and well-being.
Why Are Oak Trees Important to the Ecosystem?

Why Are Oak Trees Important to the Ecosystem?

Oak trees are one of the oldest and most popular tree cultivars in the world. Explore the many reasons oaks are essential parts of our ecosystem.