The Growing Season, May 10, 2025 - Ornamentals 2025

Ornaments!?  Wait!   Are we talking about Christmas Trees? Nope.   Its not that time of year.   The Growing Season places ornamental trees front and centre this week.  Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into the smaller cousins of the larger specimens that you"re used to seeing. What is an ornamental?  The trio discuss.  Many times, new hybrids of plants are the result of a genetic mutation.  Autumn Moon Japanese Maple becomes a topic of interest. How are the Japanese Maples related to the big ones?  KINDRED SPIRIT OAK!   WOWZA.  Matt discusses privacy screens and plants becoming a request for many clients in 2025. How to address blooms in front of windows?  Jack and Matt use a recent design as an example of their approach.  Flowering Dogwoods are a reason for applause. On Tips For Success Matt outlines how to plant a tree.  He provides some industry insight into how to plant a tree to increase its chances of survival.  Feeding tubes and how to incorporate them into your tree planting is discussed.  Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We"d love to help.  CLICK HERE. What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.