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Can You Grow Evergreens In A Container?

February 18, 2021

Evergreens grow very well in containers and in most environments! The options are endless, so here's a list of the best evergreens to grow in pots by hardiness and height.

Tree Selection Guide

How to Use Dwarf Evergreens for Landscaping

May 28, 2021

While you may think evergreens only grow into massive specimens, there are many varieties of them. Let’s look at some great dwarf evergreens for landscaping and ways you can add them to your yard.

Plant Health Care

How to Tell if Your Brown, Yellow or Orange Cedar Tree is Dying

January 31, 2019

Are you seeing brown, yellow or orange needles on your cedar tree? If your cedar tree’s not living up to its “evergreen” name, keep reading to find out why.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

For the Benefit of Planting Trees

April 18, 2022

Trees in our urban forest are truly valuable from an economic, environmental and social standpoint.

Leaf & Needle Problems

3 Reasons Evergreens Turn Brown in Winter and How to Fix

December 15, 2021

Why are your evergreen trees turning brown in winter? See why this is happening and how to fix it. Hint: a protective spray for evergreens may be the solution.

Tree Selection Guide

Fast Growing Tree for Privacy: Leyland Cypress

August 27, 2020

A leyland cypress should be planted in hardiness zones 6-10, and the tree needs at least 6 full hours of sunlight every day. It can grow to a height of 50 to 70 feet and should be planted in fall or spring. The most important thing is to avoid planting this evergreen in the heat of summer.

Tree Identification

Shrub Identification: Do I Have a Japanese Holly?

November 18, 2021

Japanese holly is a handsome broadleaf evergreen shrub. Maybe you already have a Japanese holly in your yard or you’re thinking about planting one. Here are some popular Japanese holly varieties and some care tips.

Tree Selection Guide

Top 5 Low Maintenance Evergreens for Privacy

August 25, 2022

Evergreens are great choices for privacy screens because they add this cover and color all year long. Let’s look at the best evergreens to plant for privacy.

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