October is here, and you sure can tell it in the nursery! It was a very busy September finishing up inventory counts, tagging for fall orders, and seeding in our grass strips. We started fall digging & shipping this past week. Sales have been fantastic for this fall, and we already have many ... READ the POST
OGA Grower’s Tour
We were honored to host the Ornamental Grower’s Association at our nursery in September! When we started our nursery in 1999, these growers welcomed us into their nurseries, shared knowledge, and taught us so much about growing. Several years later, we were invited to join the elite growers ... READ the POST
Growing Oaks at SGN Trees
After the spring rush is over, the first trees we begin pruning in the field, are our SGN Oaks. In first year Oaks, we tend to the new liners - making sure they are off to a great start with proper pruning structure. In the second & third year Oaks, we un-stake everything and let the trees ... READ the POST
The Importance of Knowing Your Grower
Do you know your grower and how they grow your trees? It is important to understand the tree growing process so that you can make the best decisions on purchasing, both in-season and for forecasting. We will show you from start to finish what goes into growing our SGN Trees. Take a tour with us ... READ the POST
SGN Hosts APWA in October!
Our team here at SGN Trees was happy to host our Public Works friends from APWA for a fall nursery tour & lunch a few weeks ago. We demonstrated what goes in to an SGN Tree at Spring Grove Nursery, and showed first hand how we do it from planting to harvesting and everything in between. We had ... READ the POST
Planting for the Future! Our 2020 Tree Planting is in the Ground!
Planting for the Future! Our 2020 Tree Planting is in the Ground! We took advantage of the perfect weather and got all of our new liners planted this past week. We planted our 21st crop last week as we celebrate moving forward into the next 20 years of growing. Everything planted perfectly, and ... READ the POST