Love A Tree Day
Today, May 16th, is National Love a Tree Day. But what does that mean? Should you love a certain kind of tree, or just pick one? As I see it, you can do either. For me and today, I am just going to pick one tree. But not even my favorite. If you have read […]
A Guide To Growing Oaks: Picking a Tree
Oaks are part of nearly every landscape in North America. There are 91 species of oaks in the United States, and another 100 or so crosses between species. Choosing an oak for your landscape can be challenging with this many options. The good thing is, most nurseries only carry a few species and some cultivars. […]
Plant of the Week: Bur Oak
Bur oak is our Plant of the Week for this week. The bur oak is a large, native tree that has a special place in many people’s yards. This large tree grows 75 feet tall and up to 100 feet wide, if grown in an open area. There are some amazing old oaks scattered across […]