Category: Trees

Creating a Wildlife Haven: Using Trees and Shrubs to Attract Birds and Butterflies in Michigan

May 31st, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Red cedar trees for planting in Michigan

Michigan’s natural beauty extends far beyond its picturesque landscapes and scenic lakeshores. The state is also home to a diverse array of bird species and butterflies, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. If you’re looking to create a vibrant wildlife haven right in your own backyard, incorporating trees and shrubs […]

Planting Trees to Create a Beautiful Landscape

May 10th, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Planting trees for landscaping

Planting trees on your property can be a beneficial for many different reasons. If you don’t have any trees on your property at this point, it could look a little bare. Adding trees to your property can create a beautiful landscape. Trees make the world go round. Our planet is filled with forests including trees […]

Trees to Plant on Your Property in the Spring

April 25th, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Red Oak Tree in Autumn

It’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to plant on your property this year. Every spring season, homeowners look forward to spring cleanup around their yard, but it’s also good to consider new and healthy trees to plant on your property to enhance the look. Here are some trees you should consider planting […]

Reasons to Buy Plants From a Wholesale Nursery

February 8th, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Buying Plants From a Wholesale Nursery

Cold Stream Farm is a wholesale/retail bare root tree and shrub nursery in Michigan. What are the benefits of buying plants from a wholesale nursery rather than a corporate store? Quality First, consider the quality. Big box stores treat their merchandise poorly. It doesn’t receive the attention and care that a wholesale nursery gives… so […]

Planting Trees and the Effects on Your Property

February 1st, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

Many homes across America have trees either in their back or front yards. We see them every day when we leave, we clean up when leaves or branches when they fall, but have you ever taken the time to think about the real value they bring to your home? For starters, trees provide us with […]

Urban Forestry and Your Health

January 20th, 2023 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
Urban forestry

Clean air is hard to come by, especially in overcrowded cities around the world. As the world shifts into renewable energy, we must look into changing the way our cities are. Instead of having concrete jungles, we need to incorporate forestry into our cities. Our health will benefit from it, and our air will be […]

Importance of Fall Landscaping for Your Property

October 6th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm

When it comes to landscaping, the Spring Season is usually the time homeowners get out to work in their yard. With cleanups, weeding, edging, and mulching, springtime is crucial. Everyone desires to have a beautiful, clean landscape for the summer season, but during the Fall, it’s a good time to clean-up the yard before winter […]

The Benefits of Having Outdoor Plants Around Your Home

July 19th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
planting trees and shrubs in backyard

As a homeowner, it’s important that your home and landscape presents itself as a welcoming and naturally beautiful environment. If you have natural vegetation around your home, you’re already off to a good start, but this doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. Landscaping takes time and effort to keep everything maintained, and sometimes, […]

Benefits of Planting Bare Root Trees and Shrubs

July 11th, 2022 | Posted by Coldstreamfarm
bare root trees and shrubs

Are you in the market for some new trees for your property? Bare root trees might be your best option. Bare root trees are dug up and then sold without any soil surrounding their roots. What’s more, there are many advantages that come along with planting them in the ground. There are plenty of advantages […]

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 […]