Proline Heritage Oak Farm

Trees can be more complicated than the rest of the plant world. They grow to greater heights and require more water and nutrients than smaller shrubs, bushes, and plants. And, to be healthy, their root systems must grow to greater depths to create long-term stability. Young trees may seem to do well with lawn irrigation and rainfall. However, a supplemental drip system for trees is needed to encourage long-term root growth and depth. Designing a Drip System for Trees Healthy root growth occurs when the soil beneath is moist enough for the roots to grow outward and downward. Improper watering in the early years may cause the roots to grow laterally rather than downward as they seek moisture near the surface. For a new or young tree, the best strategy is to establish a drip system that meters the correct amount of water at ever widening perimeters. Water emitters should be spaced beneath the drip line or outer edges of the tree’s foliage. The placement encourages the ...

For many home and business owners, winter landscape design might seem like a contradiction. But once the lawnmowers and shovels are out of sight and the leaves fully raked, professional landscape designers have more time to re-imagine all that an outdoor space can be. Winter is an ideal time to work with a professional to set the stage for a stunning presentation for the upcoming year. Creating the ideal structure for a new landscape is simplest during the winter while most plants and trees are dormant. At this time, designers begin to gear toward a dramatic spring emergence. Winter landscape designers can also incorporate a whole year of emerging beauty that will include wintertime color next year. Think Year-Round Beauty Winter landscape design does not need to target spring, summer, and autumn only. Winter itself offers plenty of opportunities to add beauty to the outdoors. Most nurseries and landscapers sell winter plants that add color and texture to the lawn....