Brown vs. Yellow Holly Leaves: Identifying Winter Burn and Why You Must Wait to Transplant

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Severe winter burn on Nellie Stevens Holly leaves showing brittle brown edges and desiccation at a Maryland tree farm.

If you are looking at your Nellie Stevens or American Hollies this spring and seeing discolored leaves, you aren't alone. However, the color of that discoloration tells a very different story about your tree's health. In a previous post, we discussed Why Holly Leaves Turn Yellow in the Spring—a natural process of shedding old growth. … Continue reading Brown vs. Yellow Holly Leaves: Identifying Winter Burn and Why You Must Wait to Transplant

Best Privacy Trees for Spring Planting: Transform Your Landscape Before Summer

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Gorgeous Green Giant Arborvitae we installed to improve curb appeal. One of the best evergreen privacy trees for MD, DC, and VA.

Why Spring is one of the Best Times to Plant Privacy Trees Spring is one of the two best seasons for planting privacy trees, ensuring strong root establishment before the summer heat arrives. Homeowners looking to create a natural privacy screen and/or wind barrier should take advantage of this time when soil conditions are optimal … Continue reading Best Privacy Trees for Spring Planting: Transform Your Landscape Before Summer

Why Are Holly Tree Leaves Turning Yellow and Falling Off? | Understanding Spring Leaf Drop

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Holly leaves turning yellow and dropping off is the normal leaf casting cycle and occurs every Spring.

At Pryor's Nursery, we understand that seeing your beloved Holly tree's leaves turning yellow and drop off can be alarming. However, if this happens in the spring, it is often just part of the tree's natural cycle. Hollies, specifically the Nellie R. Stevens Holly, are grown locally on our evergreen tree farm in Damascus, MD, … Continue reading Why Are Holly Tree Leaves Turning Yellow and Falling Off? | Understanding Spring Leaf Drop

Green Giant Arborvitae Erosion Control: Your Guide for the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Thuja Green Giant Root mass at Pryor's Nursery.

Welcome to Pryor's Nursery, where we're not just about growing, selling, and installing evergreen trees – we're about providing solutions. In the Mid-Atlantic region, erosion control is a significant concern for homeowners, landscapers, and environmental enthusiasts alike. That's where the majestic Green Giant Arborvitae steps in as a game-changer. Join us as we explore how … Continue reading Green Giant Arborvitae Erosion Control: Your Guide for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Emerald Green vs Green Giant Arborvitae: A Comparison for the Mid-Atlantic Region

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Green Giant Arborvitae Trees

When it comes to enhancing the beauty of your landscape in the Mid-Atlantic region, choosing the right evergreen trees can make a significant difference. Among the many options available, our customers frequently inquire about the differences between the Emerald Green Arborvitae and the Green Giant Arborvitae. Both offer unique characteristics that can elevate the aesthetics … Continue reading Emerald Green vs Green Giant Arborvitae: A Comparison for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Green Wealth: How Evergreen Trees Boost Property Values and Privacy

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Green Giant privacy screening can boost your property value and your health!

Various factors influence the value of a property, and one often overlooked yet significant contributor is the presence of trees. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, trees play a crucial role in elevating property values, particularly evergreen trees that offer year-round benefits. In the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, homeowners are discovering the … Continue reading Green Wealth: How Evergreen Trees Boost Property Values and Privacy

When to Plant Green Giant Arborvitaes: A Maryland Evergreen Tree Farm’s Guide

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Green Giant Arborvitae Trees

Welcome to Pryor's Nursery, your trusted source for locally field-grown evergreen trees throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. If you're looking for the perfect privacy solution for your yard or garden, look no further than the magnificent Green Giant Arborvitae. These fast-growing and deer-resistant evergreen trees have become a favorite among our customers, and we're … Continue reading When to Plant Green Giant Arborvitaes: A Maryland Evergreen Tree Farm’s Guide

Evergreen Tree Watering and Fertilization

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Little Boy Watering Plants

In our last blog, we talked about soil types affecting the availability and uptake of plant nutrients.  Sandy soils , which drain quickly, may not have sufficient N, P and K due to leaching, as the water rapidly leaves a sand area. Over the years rains can remove a lot of nutrients from a porous area to the garden. Regular watering is needed to establish new trees and may move materials away also, from sandy planting mix. If you could see a cross section of the soil draining, the water you are applying moves rapidly out of the sand in a more pointed, dagger like profile.

Evergreen Tree Fertilization

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Evergreen Privacy Screening

  Early spring is the time to fertilize the evergreen trees of your privacy screen. Visiting our clients sites over the last 3 years, we see most Living Fence evergreens need fertilization. The past few rainy years has most likely leached most of the nitrogen from our garden soils. One year we even had 70 … Continue reading Evergreen Tree Fertilization

Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees

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U. S. National Christmas Trees in 2012

Picking out live eco-friendly Christmas trees has become a tradition for many families. Oh, the fun of walking amongst the trees to find the right one to fit your space with the perfect shape. Getting the tree home and standing upright in the stand without falling over well, can be an adventure too... hahaha. The … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees