Category: Decorating Garden

Spend the Winter Preparing for Spring Planting

January 10th, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Winter gardening for the spring season

What’s better than planting your favorite flowers, trees and shrubs in the spring? How about preparing for spring planting in the winter! That’s right. Your green thumb doesn’t have to rest just because the weather grows colder. Spend your cold season preparing for your upcoming springtime planting plans with these helpful tips. Plan Out a […]

Choosing the Correct Shrub

July 27th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

Choosing the correct shrub for your yard starts with deciding on function and then moves to deciding between forms. There are a few reasons to install shrubbery in your yard. Obviously, there is great aesthetic value, whether you’ve got your heart settled on a deciduous or coniferous variety. However, your options can be narrowed down […]

The Tallest Trees are Fighting for Survival Against Worsening Conditions

June 17th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Sequoia Trees in the summer time

People all over the country and even the world flock to see the world’s tallest and some of the oldest trees. The Sequoias and the Redwoods are some of the most resilient trees in the world, especially due to the wildfires that occur almost every year in the regions where they live. As climate change […]

Trees to Plant for a Shady Environment

June 9th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Canadian Hemlock

Looking for new plantings for a shady plot of land? Unfortunately, not all tree species will flourish if they don’t receive direct sunlight each day. That’s why its typically a good idea to select shade-tolerant species for these locations. Check out just a few of the tree species that thrive in low-light environments below! Hemlock […]

What Plants Grow Naturally in Your Backyard?

April 15th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

Many landscaping enthusiasts, especially those who may be undertaking a personal project for the first time, often get really excited at the prospect of using a wide array of flora and fauna available through nurseries and elsewhere. With the Internet as a resource, it’s easy to get carried away with the incredible variety of intriguing […]

How to Attract More Hummingbirds Next Summer

December 22nd, 2021 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Hummingbird in the Spring

It’s currently December, which means most homeowners aren’t thinking about their gardening, but sometimes it’s good to be prepared and ready for the warmer months ahead of time. Our favorite little birds have left for the winter, so it’s sad to think about them, since they’re not around right now. The good news is we […]

Trees Might Be Communicating with Each Other

May 27th, 2021 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
preserving and protecting trees

Trees are curious living things. They provide living things with oxygen, and they capture as much toxins, carbon dioxide, and other harmful debris to humans, so our world can continue to go round. We could not live on this planet for long without trees, which gives us the mystery and phenom of these beautiful creatures. […]

The Benefits of Gardening on Your Property

April 16th, 2021 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Growing a garden on your property

Gardening on your property can be a chore, but it can also be a satisfying hobby. Every hobby comes with benefits to the hard work that goes into it. Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies you can take up, and it comes with many great benefits for your life. Gardening is Good for […]

Benefits of Sprucing Up Your Flagstone Patio

September 28th, 2020 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Patio with plants and flowers around it

Having a flagstone patio is great because it creates a natural atmosphere in your backyard. To spruce up your yard even more, think about planting flowers and other ground cover around your flagstone patio to create a beautiful garden throughout your yard. If you have a flagstone patio, but you don’t have anything to brighten […]

The Benefits of Planting Trees in the Fall

September 9th, 2020 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
planting tree in the fall

Many people love the spring season because that is the time where you get down to the dirty work in yard. Planting trees and other flowers in your garden brings new life to your beautiful landscape. However, there is another season to look forward to. Autumn brings beautiful colors and comforting weather, but it also […]