When entangled in the throes of winter the last thing most people are thinking of is their landscape. The dog days of summer are just around the corner and the temperatures will be hitting up pretty fast. Now is the best time to start planting shade trees that, over time, will shield your home from the direct heat of the sun and add curb appeal to your home. Deciduous trees allow for light and warmth to hit your home in the winter months and the foliage will shade and help cool your home in the summer.
In the nursery trade b&b is short for ball and burlap. We can usually begin digging our field stock in late October but the timing is based primarily on weather conditions. It is necessary to let the ground get wet enough so that the root ball of the plant holds together without cracking or breaking. In the fall as temperatures get cooler and the days shorter plants head into winter dormancy so digging this time of year puts much less stress on the plant. We offer a wide selection of field grown plant material including conifers, shrubs, and shade trees.
When you purchase a plant that has been dug in ball and burlap fashion you want to handle the ball carefully and not drop it. Breaking or cracking the ball will increase the mortality of your plant.
We use burlap and Jute Twine that biodegrades so it isn’t necessary
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