Picking the right trees for carbon sequestration is a good step to take in creating a Landscape that does more than look pretty. In this post, we will begin a 3 Part Series showing an ecological mixed landscape bed design by selecting trees to sequester CO2 and support wildlife at a high level. … [Read more...]
Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree, an under used shade tree
Since I released my Guide to Selecting Shade trees, I have meant to write a post about the most frequently recommended tree from it. Here it is, the Espresso Kentucky Coffeetree. … [Read more...]
What size shade tree to buy to get the largest tree quickest
What size shade tree to buy? is a great question no one ever asks. It seems everybody just assumes you should buy the biggest you can afford. That's what nursery staff will tell you right? In a previous post, I wrote about three defects you MUST check for when buying trees. That covered looking for root related issues at the nursery. Today, I would like to talk about deciding on what size shade tree to buy. A tree is a long term investment. You should start with a high quality plant. Trees … [Read more...]
Four Smaller Shade Trees for your Garden Sanctuary
Last post, I talked about how it may be time to reconsider the use of one large shade tree in our smaller residential yards. Since exotic pests and diseases are threatening our long lived trees, we should consider using multiple smaller shade trees from different plant families to reduce our risk of having a new pest eliminate all the shade in our yards. … [Read more...]