Posts by karennb135

Proper tree planting diagram shows how to properly dig a hole, add mulch and properly water your new tree

Guide to Planting Trees in Clay Soil

Planting a tree is a really joyful thing, but if your tree is being planted in an area of compacted,...

Champion Trees

What is a Champion Tree and Why Does It Matter?

In short, a Champion Tree is the best of the best in its species. Contenders for champions are scored in...

The History of Moon Trees

The History of Moon Trees

Trees, long living and long standing encapsulate numerous stories. They are shrines that connect us with our past and gently...

Amur Cork Tree - Fantastic Tree

Amur Cork Tree – Missouri Botanical Gardens

This is the Amur Cork tree spotted at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. This tree makes the site because

Sequoia Trees – Sequoia National Park, California

These ancient sentinels are MAGNIFICENT. They grow to be several hundred feet and can live to be a few thousand years.

Banyan Tree - Fantastic Tree

Banyan Tree – Oahu, Hawaii

Like most banyans, it has the giant stump and intricate root system and wealth of branches for shade spread. But, what was nice about this tree was...

Sweetgum - Missouri - Fantastic Trees

Sweetgum – “The Candy Land Tree” – Missouri

On the surface, this tree just looks pretty amazing. It's tall and has a nice oval shape. But then, someone could say the same about the next tree. This, however, is one of

Huge Elm Tree - Florissant MO

Elm – “The Canopy Tree” – Missouri

Walking around a suburb of St. Louis, Mo., you would only expect humble trees lining the neighborhood streets. However