In 1872, J. Sterling Morton founded the first Arbor Day Celebration. Today the Arbor Day Foundation is one of the leaders in educating the public about the benefits of trees in our landscape. Through several different programs, the Arbor Day Foundation helps communities & citizens learn about ... READ the POST

Species Diversity Selections – At Spring Grove Nursery, we are proud to have a diverse & superior selection of tree species growing in our nursery. We work very hard to select a mix of trees that are well suited for our landscape while at the same time offer a unique palette of colors & ... READ the POST

The International Society of Arborists has a great website & tree info campaign called Trees are Good.  You can find out many great facts about trees on this site.  Jamie Thomas is a Certified Arborist and member of the ISA, and we have found this to be a great organization with a terrific ... READ the POST

Tree Diversity Planting Guidelines – Shade Tree Alternatives to Ash.  This document was created here a the nursery to help customers select good shade tree alternatives to Ash in the landscape.  We promote planting a diverse selection of trees in any project & this resource can be helpful in the ... READ the POST

One of our liner suppliers, J. Frank Schmidt Nursery & Son in Oregon, has put together a great website with links to interesting things about trees. Named “Trees are the Answer”, their successful marketing campaign has helped growers learn & promote trees in our landscape. The website has ... READ the POST

Selecting Trees for Tomorrow’s Urban Forest – Becky Thomas of Spring Grove Nursery was recently asked to present this topic to both the Central & Northern IL Tree City USA Conferences.  Here are some links to both her presentation & our “Grower’s Choice” Shade Trees & our “Utility ... READ the POST