When you plant trees, you’re not just beautifying your landscape — you’re also investing in your property value anywhere from 7-19% (source); this study from the University of Michigan states that for every $1 you invest in landscaping your yard, you’ll see a 109% return in home value! Homes with well-landscaped yards and beautifully-grown […]
There are more than 500 named pecan cultivars, but just a handful are widely planted. For the homeowner or small scale orchardist, the important differences between pecan cultivars include: pollination type; timing of flowering; size of the nut; shell thickness; tendency to bear in alternate years; age at first bearing; season of nut maturation; and […]
Pecans play a huge role in fall and winter holiday traditions and cuisine, especially in the South. Whether it’s a classic pecan pie (or even pecan pie truffles), pralines, banana bread or other savory dishes, pecans can have their place at every meal, and make a great snack in between. While some in-store pecans are nice to […]