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Shade Tree
September 3, 2022

Adding Shade Trees to Your Yard

Trees add a lot to your landscape. Planting in the right location and performing tree maintenance, like pruning and watering, are critical to a tree’s health. We’ve got advice on choosing, planting and caring for trees, from fast-growing shade trees to trees that will last hundreds of years. Benefits of Shade Trees Reduce heating and […]
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Cloesup on Evergreen Tree
August 19, 2022

All About Evergreens

What is an Evergreen? Evergreen is a term used for any plant that retains its foliage through the year. As a group, evergreens are divided into two classes: needle-leaf (conifer) and broadleaf. Needle-leaf evergreens include spruce, pine, juniper, fir and yew. Broadleaf evergreens include plants such as azalea, rhododendron, southern magnolia, live oak and holly. […]
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Limelight Hydrangea
July 27, 2022

Tree Form Limelight Hydrangea

A bold, yet elegant PeeGee Hydrangea selection that has a profusion of blooms. Lime green flowers emerge in July, age to white and continue to evolve to pink and burgundy colors by fall and remain on the plant. A massive bloomer with overflowing blooms and grows very vigorously. Flowers are formed on new wood, so […]
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Pink Weeping Cherry Tree
June 7, 2022

Weeping Cherry Tree Care

Weeping cherry tree, or “weeping Higan cherry,” is a specimen valued in spring for its flowers and year-round for its form. This cultivar was developed to take advantage of the lovely flowers of the genus while adding a cascading form into the mix. The genus can bear either pink or white flowers. It is an ornamental tree, […]
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Apple Tree in Orchard
June 3, 2022

Growing Fruit Trees in the Hudson Valley

A fruit tree can be an indispensable addition to the garden. Producing beautiful, sometimes fragrant, flowers and tasty fruit year after year, a fruit tree might wind up being the best planting decision you ever make. Finding the right tree for your climate can be a little tricky, however. Keep reading to learn more about […]
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Fuji Apple Tree-new
May 3, 2022

Growing Fuji Apple Trees

A crisp and juicy apple that ripens in October and keeps very well in storage. The flesh is sweet and crisp and the light green skin with red blush is very attractive. Vigorous and productive, this variety was developed in Japan and it’s outstanding for fresh eating. Pollinate with any mid-season blooming apple. Hardiness Zones […]
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