Planting Live Oak Trees

Some oaks have great reputations and some have…not so great reputations. We want to change that. It is native to the American Midwest and Southeast and is rapidly overtaking other oaks – red oak, pin oak, Shumard red oak - as the tree of choice in...

Often planted as a shade tree in yards, parks and along neighborhood streets, this tough tree can take a lot in the form of pollution and salty, alkaline or compacted soil! * Brilliant fall color * Majestic * Food for Wildlife

This oak tree is just starting to become more popular and thus more readily available for home landscapes! It is an important tree in difficult urban landscaping situations with uniform branching forming a rounded shape with an open crown.

When other Oaks drop their leaves for a winter rest, Live Oak maintains its “live” appearance with vibrant, green leaves all year round. It's said that the hull was so strong that cannon balls couldn't penetrate it…and that's just the beginning...

Deer, wild turkeys and squirrels may also stop in to provide a show for your enjoyment. As beautiful as the Pin Oak tree is all summer long, autumn brings even more appeal. Even if you have poor soil, the Pin Oak will thrive, and it's tolerant of transplanting...

Squirrels, some birds and even some ducks rely on the acorns for food. No traditional flower would do for the oak though. From spring to summer the Bur Oak flaunts its distinctive, lobed, shiny, deep green leaves.

The crown is rugged in appearance, again giving the impression of strength and stability. Native Americans used them as a food source and wildlife love them. The acorns are a bit smaller than those of some other oaks, but are less bitter.

This rugged oak grows well in either upland or swampy areas. The Swamp White Oak is a long-lived tree that may reach 300 to 350 years old. It is tolerant of poorly drained sites and frequently is found in heavy mucky soils.

* Shade tree * Fast growing * Spring and fall color * Wildlife interest * Prolific harvest * Cold hardy * Moderate salt tolerance * Adaptive to a variety of conditions Sawtooth Oak Trees are a widely adaptive tree, able to thrive in a variety of conditions...

In a short time she came to the thicket of blackberries that gave Berry Place Village its name. Wild rose and blackberry grow in the canyon bottoms, sometimes right in intermittent streams and are not xeriscape plants.

The Sawtooth Oak, an Asian Oak that has been grown in the U.S. since the mid 1800's, fills the bill! It grows at the rapid pace of 2 to 3 feet a year, and can reach 30 feet in 15 years.

White Oaks have been known to live up to 500 years, though most will live 200-300. Plant the White Oak on a weekend and enjoy the journey of this tree's growth for the rest of your life.

A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size. If you are looking for a fertilizing routine tailored to your specific conditions, a soil sample should be taken and the fertilizer and trace elements matched to the needs of your...

Either way, your tree will be around longer than your family. The Southern Red Oak grows over 2 ft. If you have poor soil, compact space, wet sand, dry clay or urban air, you can grow this tree as well as someone with perfect soil and a wide-open pasture.

One of the most prolific lumber producing trees and often used in cabinetry and hard word flooring, homes across the United States are filled with products made from the Northern Red Oak.

It will arrive healthy and easy planting instructions are included. There's always action around this tree, and a real treat to watch all of these furry guys go about their day. It's a fast grower, ultimately reaching up to 80 feet tall and 100 feet wide.

Whether you live in a huge countryside or a crowded city environment if you want to give your family the gift of a durable, long-standing tree, the Shumard Oak can do the job. Plant a tree for your family that they'll enjoy for generations.

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Pruning large Heritage River Birch may be minor or major.

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The effect complements a huge range of landscape styles. This live plant is a simple and effective way to add a sense of freshness to your outdoor space. This Pittosporum plant is not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.

The Jubilation Gardenia from the Southern Living Plant Collection has a compact growth habit and reblooms from spring to fall. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10 Fragrant flowers Reblooming Jubilation Gardenia-White Fragrant Flowers-Evergreen Shrub:

You should then leave the top of the root ball a half an inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil. It is a noninvasive nandina used for its red winter foliage. It can be used to fill in those parts of your garden or yard that need a...

The Frost Proof Gardenia has an upright growth habit which produces white fragrant flowers that contrast against dark green shiny evergreen leaves. Hardy in USDA zones 7-11 Fragrant flowers Evergreen Frost Proof Gardenia, Fragrant White Blooming Evergreen...

Hardy in USDA zones 6-9 Year-round golden foliage Non-invasive Sunshine Ligustrum: This distinctive plant has a year-round golden foliage that thrives in the full sun. Sunshine Ligustrum: Liven up the look of your lawn with the Sunshine Ligustrum.

Once established, it's easy to care for and resistant to drought and disease. This garden plant contrasts well with ferns and hostas in the landscape. It bears a bright yellow bloom in winter that sits atop its foliage, and it helps attract birds and...

When planting this Juniper, dig the hole twice as wide as the pot and mix rich garden soil in with your native soil, then leave the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above the ground level when filling the hole with soil.

Unlike some other plant varieties, this one can easily be planted in container gardens, window boxes and even hanging baskets with great success. Purple Pixie Dwarf Weeping Loropetalum, Live Plants: Purple Pixie Loropetalum is a gorgeous plant that has...