Who says we’re in the “Summer Doldrums” (also known to beekeepers as the summer dearth)? OK, there aren’t as many shrubs and trees blooming now in mid-August as there were in the spring months, but there are some interesting and important trees flowering right now. Their importance is due to the fact that many pollinators, including [...]
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What better way to showcase our giant collection of evergreens than have 5' tall Lynne stand next to some huge Blue Colorado Spruces? Other available evergreens are our Eastern White Pine, Green Giant Arborvitae and Emerald Green Arborvitae, along with many other impressive varieties!
We received a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs (including summer flowering trees) today! This is the third truck this week and there's more on their way. There's new plants to see all weekend long so we hope to see you here!
The sales building expansion project will be complete sometime in April, said Paul. Paul and Brian Hagstrom of Old School Carpentry just wrapped up the exterior of the building, putting gutters on and some siding. Then the construction duo will finish up the interior. I asked Paul if he was excited about the project coming to [...]
A Letter from Paul: "While many folks are focused on getting those fall projects done, we wanted to let you know that Sprucedale Gardens will once again have a great selection of freshly cut Christmas trees this year. After taking one year off, we will have our fresh trees on display right after Thanksgiving, along with [...]
A Letter From Paul Larson, 8.31.15 "As far as the weather is concerned, I guess it’s true that no two years are exactly alike. However, one thing that does seem to be consistent from year to year is the occurrence of a prolonged dry spell sometime in mid-July to late August. While I know some other [...]
HOW TO PLANT YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE: These trees are living plants and need to be treated as such. Their natural time of dormancy (winter rest period) must be accommodated to ensure good health and growth next year. 1. CHOOSE THE PLANTING SITE: Dig the hole, removing the soil and storing about half of the soil in [...]
Late fall and winter don't seem like a busy time for a nursery like Sprucedale Gardens. But in reality, a LOT needs to be done to get ready for the next season! STEP ONE: RE-POTTING The plants are put into larger pots so the roots can continue to grow. David said, "It takes a few weeks [...]
There are Sugar Maples available to purchase at Sprucedale Gardens right now! While it's hard to imagine what most plants - especially trees - will look like a few months, years, decades from now, there's no way to miss how these Sugar Maples will turn out! Right across from these cute little Sugar Maples is this: [...]