Winter Proof with Wilt Pruf

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Beth

Wilt Pruf RTU and Concentrate

Winter is just around the corner and its time to think about winter protection with Wilt Pruf. Wilt Pruf provides multiple layers of protection against transplant stress, seasonal drought, and winter burn and can be used all season long. It is a great tool to have in your collection and can be used on a number of plants in the landscape including; evergreens, boxwoods, and rhododendrons. Wilt Pruf can also be used on your porch pots, garland and Christmas tree to provide extended cheer in your home!

Wilt Pruf should be applied to the point of run off and allowed to dry outdoors in daylight for 3 to 4 hours. One application will last three to four months. Whether you are treating one plant or your whole yard, we carry both Ready to Use and concentrate to make quick work of plant protection with the touch of your hand.

Stop at the garden center today to grab your own bottle and see for yourself the benefits Wilt Pruf provides!

Deer vs Evergreens: Winter Edition

Posted on October 16, 2025October 27, 2025 by Beth

Arborvitae and junipers are a great choice and chosen by many customers seeking to create full coverage, all season screen for their yard. Arborvitae are soft in texture so deer love to munch on these delicious treats. Junipers are a bit more prickly in texture, but if food options are limited, deer will also take a bite of your junipers.

The best way to protect your arborvitae and junipers from deer feeding on them is to fence them off. Trees Today carries DeWitt Deer Fence. This product is made of UV-treated polypropylene for longer lasting durability. Benefits of this product are numerous, here are some of our favorite reasons.

- - - - Dark colored, no-show from distance can be left up all season long.
        
        Easily compatible with metal or wood stakes
        
        UV treated for durability
        
        Made of polypropylene, will not rot

If you are tired of combating deer from eating your arborvitae and junipers stop in today and get the right tools for the protection your plants deserve.

Always Trendy, Always Eye Catching

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Beth

Do you secretly compete with your neighbor on who has the best looking yard? Maybe who’s yard looks more colorful the latest into the fall? Well do we have the best kept secret that’s not so secret for you. GRASSES!

Grasses are a great addition to the landscape because there are so many choices to pick from. There are tall grasses and short grasses, and red grasses and blue grasses. There are small flowers and big flowers and grasses for sun and grasses for shade. How many grasses can there be? No matter your landscape needs, there is most likely a grass that will fill your needs.

Take a trip to the garden center and ask our staff about their favorite grass and they can show you the best fit for your landscape.

Get your Christmas Trees and Greenery Now

Posted on November 12, 2023November 24, 2023 by Marietta Buchner

Shop at our nursery now for the best and freshest display of Christmas greenery and trees. We have porch pots, wreaths, garland, spruce tops, dogwood stems, and a great selection of fresh Christmas trees. From experience, the best time to decorate for Christmas is when the weather is still nice. So come in and get your preferred greenery and decorate now. You will be so glad you did before the cold and snow and frozen fingers occur.

Wilt Pruf & Why You Need It

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Alexis Stout

If you, like many folks this season, had one or a few too many plants struggle with this season’s drought or you want to prepare your new plants for winter, then you may want to look at applying Wilt Pruf to your plants.

Wilt Pruf can keep plants healthy year-round, providing multiple layers of protection against transplant stress, seasonal drought, and winter burn. A few items that Wilt Pruf can be applied to include boxwood, rhododendrons, and evergreens. It can also be used on your holiday decorations too! Extend the life of your garland, wreaths, porch pots, and Christmas Tree!

Wilt Pruf should be applied to the point of run off and allowed to dry outdoors in daylight for 3 to 4 hours. One application will last three to four months.

Make a plan to stop at the garden center and pick up a bottle of Wilt Pruf for year-round protection for your plants.

Wilt Pruf Ready to Use or Concentrate

Fall Tree Protection

Posted on September 27, 2023September 30, 2025 by Beth

Fall is in full swing. As you begin to check off your fall to-do lists around the yard, don’t forget to protect your trees for winter. What exactly are you protecting your trees from you may ask?

Young trees benefit from having their trunks protected with either a tree guard or tree wrap. This protective covering keeps deer from rubbing their horns and tearing the bark during rut and rabbits from potentially girdling your trees.

Another benefit of protecting your trees is reducing the risk of sun scald. Sun scald occurs during winter when the sun’s heat reflects off the snow, warming the bark, and the trunk freezes overnight. This repeated thaw and freeze can cause a crack to form and the bark peels away from the tree. This result does not threaten the tree but is typically an eyesore.

We can help you cross off this task from your list! We have both tree wrap and guards in stock.

The breathable fabric tree wrap comes as a 3″x50′ roll and the corrugated tree guards come in sizes of 2″ diameter up to 4″ diameter to fit a large assortment of trees.

Stop at the garden center and let our staff assist you in protecting your trees for fall and winter.

Fabric Tree Wrap 3″x50′ Roll

Trunk Guards Available in 2″-4″ Diameters

Christmas Decor

Posted on November 23, 2022November 29, 2022 by Marietta Buchner

Merry Christmas. Stop in at Trees Today Nursery for all your Christmas greenery needs. We have: Christmas trees, balsam garland, spruce tops, boughs, swags, wreaths, porch pots and red dogwood branches. Some items sell out fast, so if you want something in particular, we suggest you stop in soon. Our hours have changed so make sure you check out the new hours on our home page.

Porch Pot 2022

Porch Pot 2022

Christmas Trees 2022

Cut back perennials in fall or winter?

Posted on October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 by Marietta Buchner

We have prepared a chart for you in hopes it may help you determine which perennials you should cut down before winter. If you still are uncertain, you can always “google” your perennial for more information.

Click on the “cut back perennials in fall or winter” below and the chart should appear.

Cut back perennials in fall or winter?

Winter is for the Birds

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Cyanne Bredlau

The snow has been falling and so have the temperatures. This is a good time to remind us that small gestures of kindness can even be extended to our feathered friends. If you like to see birds, you need to provide shelter and food sources to keep them in your yard.

Planting trees, shrubs, and perennials that birds like to feed on and nest in will encourage them into your yard.

Trees and shrubs that produce berries will provide the birds with a source of fuel. Especially the migratory birds so they can make it to their destinations.

Serviceberry trees and Eastern Redbuds are great examples of trees the birds love. Junipers (including red cedar) produce berries that the birds will enjoy.

Red Oaks and Lindens are examples of canopy trees that will provide shelter and food for the birds.

Most of us know to feed the birds by putting out seeds in bird feeders, but they also need a source of hydration. So if you are feeding the birds, consider adding a water feature such as a birdbath. There are so many different styles to choose from and one will be perfect in your landscape. Make sure you keep the birdbath clean as dirty water can be a hazard to the birds. There are heated bird baths that are available to use during these cold winter months. The birds will love their fresh water!

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” -Maya Angelou

Autumn Watering

Posted on October 30, 2021October 30, 2021 by Beth

Cooler weather is coming and before you know it we will reach regular freezing temperatures. Just because it is time to put the garden hose away does not mean you can stop watering your plants. Although there may be fleeting blooms and leaves your trees, shrubs and perennials still require a sip of water every now and again.

A general rule of thumb would be to water your trees and shrubs about twice a week with the current temperatures we are seeing this late in October. As we progress into November and have colder temperatures that may be bumped down to once a week dependent upon conditions.

Happy watering!

What is Wilt Pruf?

Posted on October 27, 2021November 2, 2021 by Beth

Are you seeking a solution to prevent moisture lost in your plants and Christmas decor? We have the solution for you. Wilt Pruf prevents moisture loss by forming a clear, protective layer over the plant’s foliage. This prevents your plant from experiencing severe wilting, shock, and even plant failure.

Wilt Pruf can be used on the following:

Evergreens
Boxwoods
Rhododendrons
Christmas Trees
Christmas Wreaths
Spruce Tops

Stop in now to protect your plants and Christmas decor from moisture loss!

Fall is the Season for Grasses

Posted on October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 by Marietta Buchner

Grasses have become extremely popular in the last five years. They are easy to grow, interesting, low maintenance, and look spectactular in fall. There are just so many types of grasses; tall and short, bushy flumes or dainty seed heads, tan leaves or burgundy, warm season versus cool season. We carry a wide variety. Some of the favorites are pictured below.