Growing Trees

We talked about this... yes, our local area has been deemed zone 5a. So, let’s just dive in and peek at some of those zone 5a plants we’ve only dreamed of...

Should we start watering? MANY are asking with these warm temperatures. There are many reason to be concerned about our trees. First is the drought and hot weather we’ve experienced the past couple of years which affects new trees and established trees. 

Now WHY would I tell you how to kill your tree? So you DON’T. I don’t have enough fingers to count the ways you can, but I will share some of the most common.

Our tree expert, Brad, shares how to plant a bare-root tree. Here he plants a 'North Star' cherry tree, however, the instructions are appropriate for any type of bare-root tree planting. A very important piece is to make sure you do not bury the graft!

Brad shares information on preparing your newly planted deciduous trees (3 years and younger) for winter and the best methods to ensure their longevity, protecting them from cracking & animal damage.

Brad shares two methods to protect evergreens that may be prone to winter sunburn.

Our tree expert, Brad, shares the best tips to planting bare root trees and shrubs.

Brad answers questions such as pruning, animal damage, fertilizer and mulch along with how to respond to last year's drought.

Sean's Top Ten Trees for Minnesota! 

One of the first things we do for all our plants, from lawn to roses to evergreens, is to water them until the ground freezes.

The soil is warm and the air is cool. A wonderful time to plant trees, shrubs and perennials. Get the Scoop on Fall planting and the importance of root pruning, mulching and watering. 

You can almost hear our plants slurping it up! But is it enough to restore our lawns and help our drought stressed trees, shrubs and other established plantings? The experts at Gertens can answer that question!

Bare root plants are leafless, in a dormant state and without soil on their roots, thus the name. The experts at Gertens provide tips on properly planting and caring for these plants!

The Emerald Ash Borer has been steadily moving through our nation’s forests and has destroyed hundreds of millions of Ash trees. The experts at Gertens provide symptoms, protection techniques, and other information to keep these pests from destroying your ash trees!

When we have warmer and drier winters some plants may need extra winter protection. Use these professional techniques to ensure that your plants survive the winter.