When you go outside, there is a piece of the natural landscape you will almost always see, no matter where you go: trees! We here at Root’s Nurseries are wild about shade trees in Millersville, so we thought we would share a few of our favorite facts about these majestic plants. If you properly place shade trees around your home, you can save as much as 30% on your cooling bills during the spring and
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Keep Cool with Shade Trees
Shade trees at your Lancaster home are a great way to stay cool and still be environmentally friendly. Here in Lancaster, we have several options for shade trees that are beautiful and thrive in this climate and soil. Maples are a great option for shade trees. There are many different kinds available, like sugar maples and red maples, and they are gorgeous in the fall. Their root systems tend to be a bit shallower than
Planting Deciduous Trees & Shrubs in Fall
Admiring fall colors sends a chill down our spine. The beauty of a maturing deciduous tree is unmatched. By definition, deciduous means: “shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs.” While this time of year is the end of the life cycle for this year’s leaves, it’s also the perfect time for new life. Fall is the most popular time to plant new deciduous trees and shrubs. In this blog, we’re going to cover
Shade Trees in Fall
Shade trees can provide many comforts in the summer, but summer is now winding down. Temperatures have been mild enough recently that you may not have even needed to sit under the shade of a tree. What we’re starting to look forward to is the exquisite fall foliage that is plentiful in Pennsylvania. These shade trees can light up your yard with oranges, reds, yellows or a combination of them all. By thinking ahead when
Caring for Shade Trees
There are few things more peaceful than sitting under a shade tree in Mount Joy, or wherever you may be, on a warm day. It’s comforting, relaxing and you get to enjoy the wonders of nature. However, shade trees in Mount Joy and Lancaster County need to be taken care of in order to ensure they live a full and healthy life. With the hot weather outside, you might be wondering how you can take