The story goes, as told in Tree City USA Bulletin #4, that two families moved into their new homes on the same day. They both celebrated their new home by planting a young shade tree to commemorate the celebration. One family planted their tree, watered it when they...
Pruning the trees and shrubs in your yard is essential, and it’s easier than you think. But why should you prune your plants? Pruning helps to encourage healthy growth, improves flower and fruit production, minimizes safety risks, and keeps your trees and shrubs...
For most of us, winter means taking a break from gardening and landscaping, focusing our attention instead on indoor tasks. (Okay, and also shoveling snow!) But while we’re cozied up next to the fireplace, our trees and shrubs are often enduring some harsh weather...
With all the fun and festivities that go along with the season, the holidays can definitely be an expensive time of year! Between crossing of your Christmas shopping list, attending events, and filling your cup with some of that good holiday “cheer,”...
Decorating your yard and the outside of your house for the holidays is exciting and fun. All the lights and decorations add so much cheer to the cold Christmas season. One of our favorite things to do is drive around the different neighborhoods in the Quad Cities and...
One of the many reasons we love evergreens so much is because they’re a steadfast source of life and color during the cold months. They don’t normally require much attention compared to the rest of your garden, so it’s easy to assume they don’t...
