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Apples on Apples: Our Top 5 Back-to-School Fruit Trees
Back-to-school season: a time to celebrate the fruits and pursuit of knowledge…and maybe a few fresh fruits of your own at home. To celebrate the start of the new school year, Fast-Growing-Trees.com is highlighting some of ...
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Apple Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
When you purchase an Apple Tree, you’re making a wonderful investment. Apple Trees are one of the most widely cultivated fruit trees in the world, since they’re easy, fun, and cost effective. Imagine having bushels of sweet, flavorful ...
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Fall Color: Top Fruit Trees for Fall Harvest
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the time when fall color bursts through and lends dramatic dimension to summer greenery. Crisp reds, yellows and oranges meld in a dazzling, artful show of ...
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Fall Fruit Harvest: Our How-To Guide
Now that we’re well into the fall season (with the temperatures to finally prove it!), we’re covering anything and everything related to one of our favorite times of the year. We've discussed our go-to fruit plants ...
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Plant Care 101: Plant Hybrids
So, every time you walk into a grocery store, it seems there are new types of fruit on the shelves. Where do these new varieties come from? Enter plant hybrids. New hybrid fruit varieties are ...
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Avocado Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit
It's one of our favorite year-round staples: The Avocado Tree. Though this tropical, exotic favorite isn't normally associated with all-year growth, ours thrives from season to season because it's super versatile and is often grown ...
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Avocado Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
One of the most popular superfoods on the market, the Avocado delivers a ton of vitamins and filling, satisfying fiber. And although you can get this tropical fruit from the store, there’s nothing better than harvesting ...
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Avocados: 8 Quick Tips for Growth
Avocados are a super fruit that’s on the rise. More and more recipes are using them. You can use them for salads, sandwiches and dips like guacamole. Avocados can even be used in breakfast dishes ...
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Lemon Tree to Avocado: New Year’s Resolution
We’re already halfway through January, but doesn’t it feel like the new year just started? Thankfully, if you haven’t made your New Year’s resolution yet, it’s still the perfect time. And there’s no better resolution ...
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Olive Tree to Avocado: Bringing Fruit Indoors
As temperatures drop below zero across the country, you might be wondering: How is it possible for my fruit trees to survive, much less thrive? Well, thankfully…there’s a solution. Whether you have a typically tropical Olive ...
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Plant Care 101: Avocado Trees
From toppings on toast to guacamole, avocados are the star ingredient in your favorite dishes and recipes. And though store-bought avocados are great, there’s nothing like the home-grown version of your favorite superfood. And how ...
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Avocado Trees for Avocado Day: Our Top 3
It's National Avocado Day! Well, technically, it was July 31st. But we're celebrating all week long and featuring our top Avocado Trees for easy, delicious home-grown fruit...indoors or out. So, if you're looking to get ...
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Pruning Crape Myrtles: How to Maintain Health
It's spooky season! And the scariest thing we've seen this Halloween? Crape Murder. Don't be a victim of this unnecessary practice of Crape Murder: Lopping off the tops of your Crape Myrtles (also called Crepe ...
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Crape Myrtle Trees: Quick Solutions to Common Problems
Low-maintenance trees that flower for months: What’s not to love about the Crape Myrtle? Their blooms, fall foliage and attractive, peeling bark provide year-round interest in your garden and beyond. Plus, Crape Myrtle Trees are ...
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Gardening for Summer? See Our Top 4 Must-Haves
Looking for new plants and trees for the summer? It's the perfect time of year to finish your garden! Thankfully, sweet summer vibes are only a month or so away. And there's no better way to welcome the ...
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Flowering Trees: 4 Picks for Fast, Colorful Growth
As it warms up and the official start of spring approaches, it’s time to plan and landscape for the seasons ahead. And one of our favorite parts of spring landscaping? Incorporating our go-to Flowering Trees! We talked ...
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Fiddle Leaf Fig Care: The 10 Commandments
We’ve talked a lot about fall and the crisp, cool weather on the horizon. Part of our prep for the season is indoor plant decor and planning a lush living area that wows. And what ...
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House Plants for Frequent Travelers: Top 5
There’s nothing like lush house plants, whether they’re ultra-green and sleek or bold and flowering. But we often receive one question from those who aren’t home often: How can I enjoy these amazing house plants ...
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House Plants: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
As the weather cools down and the fall-to-winter months arrive, it’s the ideal time to focus on your indoor decor. One of our favorite parts about cold weather? Bringing our more versatile plants inside…and choosing ...
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Plant Care 101: How to Care for Your Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree
There’s nothing more frustrating than buying a new plant and not reaping the benefits - whether it's due to weather, complicated care, or just getting a lemon (pun intended). But anybody can can flex their green thumb ...
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Hydrangeas: The Complete Guide for Months of Blooms
Nothing says summer like large clusters of bright Hydrangeas and their blossoms that last for months. From the early spring until autumn, hydrangeas delight gardeners across the country. Why? Well, they add the critical elements ...
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Plant Care 101: Limelight Hydrangea Tree
Beauty in bloom enters the limelight with this timeless tree. Flanked by lush green leaves and artfully delicate petals, the Limelight Hydrangea makes a rich, voluminous statement. It’s no wonder landscapers love to place them ...
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Garden Design: Easy Plant Pairings and Layering
So, garden design, planning, and knowing exactly how to style your landscape can be daunting. You may have areas with excessive sun, shade, water or finicky soil types. But when you start with easy plant pairings and layering, ...
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Caring for Hydrangeas: Our Top 4 Tips for Success
Hydrangeas remain one of the most popular plant varieties available, and for good reason: From their huge blooms to their wide array of color options, Hydrangeas offer a lot of versatility. And typically, they're pretty easy ...
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Plant Care 101: Double Knock Out Roses
Why are Double Knock Out Roses so popular? For starters, they’re extremely cold hardy and heat resistant. Double Knock Out Roses are recommended for growing zones 5 through 10, but they can survive frosts and temperatures down ...
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Flowering Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Flowering trees are one of the most wonderful signs that spring has arrived, and they make enchanting additions to your yard. You get the best of both worlds: their seasonal fragrance and eye-catching flowers serve as ...
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Flowering Trees: Our Top Picks for May
May is finally here! And it's true what they say about April showers making May flowers - we've had plenty of rain, and now we're enjoying a ton of vibrant blooms. So, what better way ...
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Garden Design: Easy Plant Pairings and Layering
So, garden design, planning, and knowing exactly how to style your landscape can be daunting. You may have areas with excessive sun, shade, water or finicky soil types. But when you start with easy plant pairings and layering, ...
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Knock Out Roses to Citronella: Summer Gardening
It's official: Summer is here. The start of the season means warmer temperatures, longer days outside and putting the finishing touches on your garden and your homescape. And we're featuring our favorites for the season...from ...
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Knock Out Roses to Dogwoods: Our Top-Rated Top 4
We're halfway through spring! And in preparation for the rest of the season (and summer, which is fast approaching), we're taking a look at our top-rated top 4 - from Knock Out Roses to the ...
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Meyer Lemon Tree: Tips, Tricks and Benefits
The Meyer Lemon Tree: if you haven’t heard of this of-the-moment tree, you’ve come to the perfect place. This powerful little tree is elegant, easy-care and efficient – it produces a ton of tasty, sweet ...
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Meyer Lemon Trees: 7 Secrets for Tons of Fruit
The Meyer Lemon Tree is a fun tree that always seems to be blooming or fruiting. Many Meyer Lemon Trees are blooming now, bringing beautiful flowers and a wonderfully fresh citrus scent to many homes. ...
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Lemon Tree to Avocado: New Year’s Resolution
We’re already halfway through January, but doesn’t it feel like the new year just started? Thankfully, if you haven’t made your New Year’s resolution yet, it’s still the perfect time. And there’s no better resolution ...
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Hand Pollination: A Quick Guide
Some leaves are sprouting and flowers are beginning to bloom – it’s the power of pollination at work. With fruit trees in particular, their blooms need to be pollinated! However, when they’re inside, they don’t ...
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Lemon Tree to Ficus: Top 5 Beginner Plants
With the holiday season upon us (and consistent winter weather, too!), indoor plants, gift picks and the like are in the spotlight. But although we welcome the transition from the outdoors to inside, at least ...
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Lemon Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Nothing embodies the warm, carefree vibe of spring and summer quite like citrus fruit. And Lemon Trees are arguably one of the best to choose for your own at-home orchard. Why? Well, for starters, they're super ...
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Plant Care 101: Meyer Lemon Tree
The leaves are changing, the temperatures are dropping, and that means fall is officially here! Now's the time to bring in your fruit trees...and that brings us to the Meyer Lemon. Wonderfully fresh citrus scent ...
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Evergreen Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Why Evergreens? For starters, Evergreen Trees have foliage year-round. The term “evergreen” means that trees will keep growing leaves as other leaves fall off. Most people think of Pine and Christmas trees when they think ...
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Fall Landscaping: Top 5 Plants and Trees
As we head into those crisp autumn months, it’s time to plan your garden. And fall landscaping? Super easy. Think about it: Planting your favorite blooms, shrubs and more in cool temperatures, taking time to ...
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Plant Care 101: Thuja Green Giants
When we say Green Giant, we’re not referring to the Jolly Green Giant mascot associated with canned and frozen vegetables. We’re referring to the Thuja Green Giant. You can’t have ‘giant’ in the name of ...
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Privacy Fence: 3 Tips to Create a Green Screen
We’ve talked a lot about fall planting, planning your garden and preparing for the season by elevating your outdoors (and the indoors for pets!). One of the best ways to update your home’s surroundings and ...
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Privacy Fence: Green Borders for a Backyard Retreat
Block out your neighbors and relax comfortably in your backyard after planting your very own privacy fence with privacy trees. A privacy fence, crafted from these fast-growing trees, will quickly transform your yard into your personal ...
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Privacy Trees: 4 Top Picks for the Season
The weather is warming up, and the days are growing longer - and luckily, that means a return to the great outdoors! But now that we're going back outside for the season, it’s time to ...
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Privacy Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
Privacy Trees: they add curves to your garden while providing you with privacy from your neighbors and blocking out noise. They will also help protect your landscape from extreme weather conditions while improving the quality of ...
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Privacy Trees: Medium Size Must-Haves
Privacy trees are a must-have for your landscape. Not only do they block your neighbor’s line of sight, but they also absorb loud noise and provide a wind break. However, if some evergreen varieties grow ...
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Thuja vs. Leyland: Which Privacy Tree Wins?
What do people want? Privacy! When do they want it? Now! There are a lot of options to plant as far as evergreen trees that can be used as a natural privacy barrier. Privacy trees ...
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Thujas to Cypresses: Wintergreen Wednesday
There may be snow on the ground, a chill in the air, or a frost from home to home across the country, especially since the official start of the winter season on December 21st. But ...
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Thujas: Green Giants vs. Emeralds
While it may not seem like there could be much of a difference between different varieties of the same plant, like the Thujas (both the Green Giant and Emerald Green Thuja), they actually have striking ...
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Winter Hardy: Top Trees for Cool Breeze
It’s that time of year when temperatures start to noticeably drop. And as you brace yourself for freezing temperatures, it’s also time to think about your landscape and winter hardy trees and plants. In honor of ...
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Winter Plant Protection for Evergreens
As temperatures drop and it starts to frost in the fall, we watch pretty deciduous trees display stunning fall colors before their leaves drop. However, evergreens keep their amazing color year-round and continue their normal ...
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