Hardiness Zones for Spring Planting
The time will soon be upon us to start Spring Planting! With that in mind, it helps to know what zone we live in to help make an informed decision on what types of plants, shrubs and trees to install. To see what zone you live in, check out the detailed Zone Map from The Arbor Day Foundation. In Northern Illinois we are in Zone 5. To see the Arbor Day Foundation’s suggested tree list by region, click here. If you are interested in having high quality trees installed at excellent prices, give us a call at 815-678-4108, or simply fill out our online contact form and mention tree installation to […]
Hydrangea Care in Spring
If you have Hydrangeas in your yard, and are not sure what to do with them in the Spring- particularly if they seem like they may not have made it through Winter- check out this video from the University of Illinois Extension showing you how to prune your Hydrangeas in the Spring to avoid damaging or unnecessarily destroying the shrubs: As with all plants, give them time to see if they’ve made it before you remove it. And always check to be sure you are pruning plants and shrubs correctly to avoid damaging them.
How to properly sharpen your Stihl Chainsaw
We prefer to use Stihl chainsaws in our operations routinely (and no, this is not a paid advertisement!) We do recommend their chainsaws for home use as well, if you can put it in your budget. Routinely, we see our customers trying to use a chainsaw with a dull chain. This is ineffective, and causes a safety hazard. To see how to properly sharpen a chainsaw, look at the video that is linked above. Remember to always follow manufacturers recommendations for your chainsaw, and always work on a steady surface. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ken at ken@nelsontreecare.com Happy Sharpening!!
