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
OGA Welcomes New President
Ornamental Grower's Association of Northern Illinois Welcomes New President The Ornamental Grower's Association of Northern Illinois President Becky Thomas passed the torch today to the new incoming President, Paul Guzzetta from Kaneville Tree Farms. What an honor to serve this great group of ... READ the POST
“Urban Tree Selection for a Changing Climate” – UPDATED LINKS!
UPDATED LINKS FROM THE ILANDSCAPE PRESENTATION FEB 3, 2017Nancy Buley, J. Frank Schmidt Nursery & Dr. Bert Cregg, Michigan State UniversityCurrent climate projections suggest that the climate of the Great Lakes Region could resemble that of present-day Oklahoma by the latter part of this ... READ the POST
