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3 Trees for Fall Color: Autumn Blaze Maple is Not the Only Crayon in the Box

Autumn Blaze MapleAre you dreaming of a beautiful red tree for your Fall yard?  Many people are planting an Autumn Blaze Red Maple for its crimson color.  But consider a few other fall beauties as well.Autumn Blaze grows to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity.  The foliage is very dense and provides a lot of shade. That can reduce your air … [Read more...]

Investing in Walnut Trees? Nuts!

walnut treeHave you heard about growing walnut trees as an investment?  I've always been curious about it.  I've even heard "experts" on CNBC say that it's the best investment for your money in today's low returns environment.  He said that if you plant a $10 walnut tree, in 10 years you can sell it for $1000.  Or something like that.  I had to … [Read more...]

5 Fastest Growing Trees to Shade Your House and Add Color to Your Yard

You know how great shade trees are. You can save 50% on your air conditioning bill if their shade falls on your house during the hottest part of the day. (Choose your planting spot with that in mind.) They drop their leaves to allow warming sun through to your house in the fall and winter. They add value to your house when it's time to sell. … [Read more...]

Fall Is a Great Time to Plant a Tree!

Fall is a great time to plant a tree. Not only is it a great time, it's the best time to plant a tree! You can pick out a tree when the leaves have turned colors to be sure how it will look with your house. Even trees of the same name can show slightly different colors, so choose the one you like the best. Trees are often on sale in … [Read more...]

Add Fall Color to Your Yard with these Beautiful Trees

It's a great time to shop at the local nursery for trees as you can see for yourself what the fall coloring of the trees will be.  It's also a great time to plant trees to give them a head start on the Spring growing season.If you want to sell your house, a photo of it in all its Autumn glory could help.  Good landscaping and "curb appeal"  are … [Read more...]

How to Plant a Tree to Add Value to Your House

You can add beauty and value to your property by planting a nice tree. And you can do it yourself! In an earlier post I mentioned the old saying that you should plant a $10 tree in a $100 hole. Unfortunately it's almost impossible to find a decent tree at that price. You could easily pay $350 for a tree that's six to eight feet tall. If … [Read more...]

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