Entries by EricT

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Best Trees for Attracting Deer | How to Plant a Deer Orchard

Some of the best trees for attracting deer to your property are fruit trees. To make your property stand out from neighboring land, entice the deer with something sweet like fall fruit. The most common fruit trees planted for this purpose are Apple Trees, Pear Trees, and Persimmons. If you plant either of these trees […]

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Evergreen Trees | Hearty Trees that Stay Green Year Round

By definition, evergreen trees retain their leaves or needles throughout all four seasons. As the name implies, they are always green. Conversely, a deciduous tree will completely shed all of its foliage in the winter. Evergreens are very popular since they provide year-round beauty to your landscape as well as ongoing privacy.

Fast Growing Trees | Adding Shade and Privacy to a New Backyard

If you have just moved into your newly constructed home you may discover that the yard is noticeably vacant of trees and landscaping. To add shade and privacy to your new backyard you need to select some fast growing trees that will complement your new home. Some of the most popular options for fast growing […]

Tree Planting Depth for New Trees | Proper Hole Depth & Width

What is the correct tree planting depth for new trees? Perhaps even more important what is the proper width of the new hole? These parameters may differ slightly for various species and the maturity of the young tree. But one thing is certain, all transplanted trees end up in a new hole at some point. […]

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Planting Flowering Trees Will Add Color to Your Yard

Planting Flowering Trees throughout your backyard will add beauty and color to your landscape. Some of the more common varieties of flowering trees include the Japanese Flowering Cherry, Crape Myrtles, Pink Dogwoods, and the Saucer Magnolia. Planting flowering trees such as these popular species will transform your backyard into a beautiful paradise. When these gorgeous […]

Supporting New Trees with Tree Stakes | Should You Stake All New Trees

Supporting New Trees is essential for the proper growth of newly planted trees. The question is, should you stake all new trees? It’s true that all newly planted trees are susceptible to the elements. If you live in a windy area or a region that has frequent storms with high winds, it is imperative that […]