trees& shrubs
The city says no new shrubs or trees this year; nursery owners say that’s a mistake
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:55:00 GMT
As the city tries to conserve water to fight drought conditions, area nursery leaders are trying to explain how that’s a short-sighted approach.
Is it Time to Prune Trees and Shrubs?
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:01:00 GMT
One of the subjects I get asked about the most is how and when to prune trees and shrubs. Unfortunately the answer can be somewhat complicated. If you prune at […] ...
Conservation districts offering spring tree, shrub sales
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:50:00 GMT
In an effort to promote conservation, stabilize soil, provide wildlife habitat and filter water, conservation districts across the state including Gratiot, Isabella, Clare and Mecosta are taking ...
Spring-flowering shrubs are great for cutting to bring joy in when it’s dreary out
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT
Foraging a few stems from flowering trees and shrubs is a wonderful way to bring spring indoors when dismal weather curtails outdoor gardening efforts.
Shapiro Administration Launches Statewide Program to Replace Invasive Trees and Shrubs
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:15:00 GMT
A new statewide program will help Pennsylvanians remove invasive trees and shrubs and replace them with native species — for free. Through the Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program, property owner ...
Children planting trees to address climate change
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:23:00 GMT
School children have planted hundreds of trees, hedges and shrubs, as part of a Trees for Cities' project, to promote nature recovery and building resilience against the effects of climate change.
Matamata teen train death: KiwiRail failed to follow Coroner recommendation after 2012 fatality
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:41:00 GMT
KiwiRail failed to follow a decade-old Coroner's recommendation to fence an area of railway line where a young Matamata College student was killed by a train this week.
Gardeners urged to do one key job now as March is 'last chance'
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:24:00 GMT
"March is your last chance to plant bare root shrubs and trees as an excellent cost-effective way to fill gaps in beds and borders. Acid loving plants will appreciate an ericaceous feed, hardy annuals ...