Trees by Ruth S. Foster Force Branches of Flowering Trees Until small pale leaves appear on outdoor trees and flowers open, it doesn't really seem like spring. But you can make it come earlier to your house by bringing branches into the house for forcing. more Pruning Grafted Trees and Shrubs is Tricky Many of our most best flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs are grafted. Plants specially bred for bigger flowers or delicious fruits are often very poor growers. more Windbreaks After paying your heating bills this winter, you may want to think about planting windbreaks - for landscaping that saves energy dollars. more Fall Colors Although bright red maples and glowing orange sugar maples are what's referred to as "peak" color, the more subtle hues wax and wane throughout the season. And each tree and leaf is different. more Tips for New Trees, Shrubs, and Sod A few helpful tips for planting and maintaining your landscape. more Pruning Trees in Early Spring Though there yet may be snow, in early spring shrubs and trees can sense the approaching weather change. Buds begin to swell as the days warm. Warm temperatures and longer days tell their hormones to initiate that burst of foliage we call spring. more New in Tree Care Good tree health begins with the roots and the soil they grow in. Contrary to what we used to believe, we now know that the vast majority of tree roots are in the top foot of soil. more