I remember, as a kid, reading about how pioneers and farmers in North America from hundreds of years ago would tap maple trees for sap. They used it for maple syrup and they also evaporated it and used it for maple sugar instead of white sugar – which in those days was not bought in such large quantities as it had to be imported.
One question we hear most often is, “When is the best time to plant trees?” The answer might surprise you.
The short answer is: it depends. A majority of people will say spring is the best season. This tends to be the popular time of year because it is when people begin to focus on their yard and landscape after the winter time. However, many people will argue that the fall is actually the best time to plant trees. Let’s take closer look at the optimal time to plant your trees and what you should know.
This past Saturday, January 21st, the temperature hit a near record high for January in Michigan – 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Whenever temps hit this high in winter months, I always start to think about climate change and what it will do to the trees.
This weekend, my family attended a birthday party for a friend. When we walked to their backyard, we were immediately covered by a cascading canopy of green splendor. The trees where huge and stunning. The large towering branches created a fun rope tree swing for the children to play on. The thick trunk offered endless amounts of active climbing fun. It was pure delight for all.
While the party was definitely fun, it was the trees that, to me, stole the show and created such an inviting and relaxing atmosphere.
If you are looking for a fun fall activity then visiting your local apple orchard is a must. This past weekend, my family and I visited The McIntosh Orchard in beautiful South Haven, Michigan. With the apple blossom being the state flower, Michigan is a state that is sure to produce some amazing apples. The orchard hosted row after row of ripe, crisp, juicy apples. The children ran up and down each isle of apple trees, picking apples and placing them into big wooden barrels to be weighed and brought home.
There is something magical about fall. It seems to be a moment in time when trees and plants come to their truest splendor. Even if you are a die-hard summer fan, you have to admit the beauty of all that encompasses this amazing season. Or maybe it’s the pumpkin spice lattes, football games, warm sweaters and boots that make everyone love this season so much.
Regardless what makes you love fall, having your own home garden that lets you enjoy the changing beauty is worth the effort.
Your home is your sanctuary – a place of rest, rejuvenation, and enjoyment. Adding landscape will bring color and texture to your yard that will create an inviting space that continues to build that sanctuary of peace. Choosing to include landscape that offers privacy, can make a stunning impression.
Whether it’s the unique shape or stunning color of each leaf, you might have hard time finding a more breathtaking and elegant tree than the Japanese maple. These incredible trees can provide much needed shade for other plants, and bring a splash of color and texture to any landscape.
More and more everyday gardeners are installing aeration tubes for their gardens, trees, and shrubs. This article will help to shed light on what deep root watering systems are and why the everyday gardener is installing them.
If you live in the Midwest Region of the United States, you will want to check out the following 5 best trees for your Midwest landscape.