“What’s a good tree?” I am often asked. “It depends,” I usually answer. “What are your requirements?” Folks don’t often know they have requirements, but a few questions can reveal much. Do you want ...
This webinar titled “Tree Selection for the Landscape” by FNR Urban Forestry Specialist Lindsey Purcell talks about the tree selection process including the benefits of trees, urban tree planting, ...
You can’t judge a book by its cover, so a photo of the fruit is the worst reason to select a fruit tree. All over America folks will spend the spring bare root season picking out their trees based on ...
“I want one that grows fast.” Often, that’s the first criterion for homeowners shopping for a tree. But there’s a catch. “A fast-growing tree may require more maintenance and may not live as long,” ...
I am writing this article in my living room, which has large windows overlooking our back yard. This prompts me to consider again what an important piece of landscape lies outside the primary living ...
HARWINTON, CT (WFSB) - It’s not time yet, but in a couple of weeks families will be able to cut down their own Christmas tree at Deeply Rooted Farms in Harwinton. The farm said this year has the best ...