Flowering Privacy Trees

Eastern Red Cedar Trees reliably grow almost anywhere in the country. They stand up to a variety of different extreme weather conditions, from ice and snow to heat waves and droughts.

Pruning large a Teddy Bear Magnolia Tree that are well established will enable the plant to have continued vigor, and lead to many more years of supplying beauty to the landscape. Large 6 to 8 inch fragrant white flowers are produced on the plant throughout...

This is normal and is actually a sign of a healthy white pine. It's a fast growing tree growing around 2-3 feet per year where its happy. As the tree begins to mature you'll find it will start to produce its own mulch in the form of fallen needles or...

It is a pyramidal tree, which can reach up to 20 feet tall and up to 15 feet wide at the base which makes it good for tall screen. This will control the tree for many years, but in time the tree will become too large to maintain.

Very fast growth, up to 3 feet per year in youth minimum makes a quick solution to problem views or lack of privacy. We recommend using only true miticides for control. Leyland Cypress can also be planted in clusters in corners of the garden or to hide...

For a major species it was discovered by Euro-Americans rather recently in history. Shearing is generally not needed unless you will be using them as a formal hedge. It is recommended that you disinfect your shears before you begin and even after each...

Plants that are deficient in Nitrogen are usually not growing vigorously, and sometimes exhibit pale colored foliage. Although it is tempting to spend less time by not raking the mulch back during fertilization, the results will be less than desirable,...

It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment for you plant. It is also organic and slow release which will feed your trees the proper amount of nutrients over a period of time rather than all at...

Give American Holly trees ample room, to allow for symmetry of growth. This will control the tree for many years, but in time the tree will become too large to maintain. The American Holly is a beautiful evergreen tree native to the Eastern United States.

A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. If the top is wider than the bottom, the tree will die back from the ground up.

We highly recommend that you mulch your Arborvitae Degroot's Spire with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability. Eastern arborvitae is the species most commonly used in Midwestern yards, although ),...

More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July with fast release fertilizer. Cut the top of the Hicks Yew back to its joint with a lateral branch, if needed, to control the height, but do not cut down into the dead zone.

Shearing twice a year is sufficient but only if needed. When planting alone the tree takes on a pyramidal shape and can be grown as a specimen tree to break sight-lines. Growth will go from a smooth, greasy texture, to a rougher snake skin look.

Any type of will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. For the living tree the name arborvitae, which means “tree of life,” was given by French explorers who had been cured...

Bio-tone Starter Plus is an all-natural plant food that is combined with a stronger concentration of our beneficial bacteria along with both endo and ecto mycorrhizae. When planting a potted tree, remember the only water source the tree has, is its small...

From the Northeast to the Southeast to the Midwest, Thuja ‘Green Giant' is the hedging and screening plant of choice. When creating a wind break or privacy hedge its important to know how far apart to space your plants.

Foster Holly trees are moderate growing, compact, pyramidal form to 20 ft. The Foster Holly is widely used as a quick growing formal hedge. Foster Holly prefer well drained soils but will tolerate wet soils for short periods of time.

Never plant Dragon Lady Holly deeper than originally planted in the pot. Mulching will improve your growth three fold. This will control the tree for many years, but in time the tree will become too large to maintain.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Dwarf Alberta Spruce. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. Upright junipers such as Hollywood Juniper grow best if they are fertilized lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release,...

When you have selected your fertilizer and are ready to apply it, be sure to rake your mulch back to the drip line of each plant. Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific...

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Fringe Tree plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Fringe Tree or any plant for that matter.

However, slow-release is certainly not the only way to fertilizer trees such as the Yoshino Cherry Tree. The amount of chemical fertilizer used per plant will vary with the size of the plant and it's root system.

Try to cure the problem before adding fertilizer. We highly recommend that you mulch your Okame Cherry Tree with either a ground hardwood mulch or a ground cypress mulch depending on your local availability.

If you can find a fertilizer formulated for shrubs and trees, this fertilizer would work well on Kwanzan Cherry Tree. More northern areas may wish to fertilize only once in June or July.

We suggest when planting your newly purchased Chinese Fringe Tree plants that you dig a hole twice as wide as the root system but not deeper. It is important to always use sharp tools when pruning Chinese Fringe Tree or any plant for that matter.

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. It has also shown promise in stimulating the growth of the new roots which means quicker establishment for you plant.