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Homeowners reach for the native flowering dogwood first, but the Kousa blooms a few weeks later, stays healthier in our ...
06/11/2026

Homeowners reach for the native flowering dogwood first, but the Kousa blooms a few weeks later, stays healthier in our climate, and puts on just as beautiful a show.🌸

Here's why it earns a spot in the landscape:

🌸 Blooms late May to June with delicate white or pink bracts
🌸 Distinctive peeling bark adds year-round interest as the tree matures
🌸 More resistant to dogwood anthracnose than our native species
🌸 Produces small, raspberry-like fruit that birds pick at in late summer
🌸 Once established, moderately tolerant of drought conditions.

Many outstanding hybrids (Cornus x rutgersensis) are also available if you want to explore the full range of what dogwoods can offer.

If you're looking for a small ornamental tree with four-season interest and staying power, Kousa dogwood is worth serious consideration.

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Young trees are an investment. How your crew handles them now determines what your clients' properties look like in 10 y...
06/09/2026

Young trees are an investment. How your crew handles them now determines what your clients' properties look like in 10 yearss

Here's what's included in the Young Tree Pruning pro training:

🌿 Identify and correct structural problems before they become expensive
🌿 Identify the markers of healthy tree architecture
🌿 How to establish a dominant leader and strong branch architecture
🌿 Understand the nuances of pruning timing
🌿 How to avoid the most common mistakes that shorten a tree's lifespan

Let's help your team set your clients up for the long term.

Use this link to learn more:
https://radiantleaf.com/pro

Now's the time to get ahead of your garden before the heat sets in.💧 Water early in the morning: roots absorb more befor...
06/08/2026

Now's the time to get ahead of your garden before the heat sets in.

💧 Water early in the morning: roots absorb more before the heat peaks, and foliage has all day to dry out, which helps prevent disease.

✂️ Hold off on heavy pruning: stressed plants don't heal well. Save the big cuts for fall or late winter.

🐛 Check for pests: aphids and scale love warm weather. A small problem in June is a much bigger one in August.

🌱 Mulch if you haven't yet: a 2-3 inch deep layer around trees and shrubs goes a long way for moisture and soil temperature. Keep it away from the trunk.

What does your garden need most right now? I'd love to hear what you're working with. 👇

06/05/2026

Here's what I'd do with this side of Beth's house.

Message me a yard photo of a space you'd like advice on and you could be next 👀

If your crew is working around evergreens and conifers, this one's for you.This is one of 12 modules in Radiant Leaf's P...
06/02/2026

If your crew is working around evergreens and conifers, this one's for you.

This is one of 12 modules in Radiant Leaf's Pro Training program — and it's one I get asked about constantly. These plant groups show up on almost every job site, but they follow some different rules from everything else your team is pruning.

This module covers:
🌿 Species ID for common New England evergreens and dwarf conifers
🌿 Growth habits and why these plants follow different rules
🌿 Proper pruning cuts and timing
🌿 Species-specific techniques

If this sounds like your team, let's build a plan:
https://scheduler.zoom.us/radiant_leaf

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is one of my favorite native trees to recommend to homeowners looking for year-round ...
05/30/2026

Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is one of my favorite native trees to recommend to homeowners looking for year-round interest. 🌿

Those star-shaped leaves are gorgeous all summer, and come fall, they turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple. Often all on the same tree.

Here's what makes it worth planting:
🍂 Native to the eastern US
🍂 Full sun, adaptable to most soils
🍂 Hardy in zones 5-9
🍂 A pollinator magnet and caterpillar host plant
🍂 Seed balls provide a food source for birds like goldfinches and juncos

It does need space to grow, so site selection matters. But once it's established, it's low maintenance and rewards you every season.

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American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) might be one of my favorite native vines to recommend to homeowners. 🌿It blooms ...
05/28/2026

American wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) might be one of my favorite native vines to recommend to homeowners. 🌿

It blooms in late spring with those gorgeous cascading purple flower clusters, and the fragrance is absolutely worth it.

Here's what makes it a great addition to your landscape:
🌸 Native to the eastern US
🌸 Less aggressive than Asian wisteria varieties
🌸 Supports pollinators, especially native bees
🌸 Thrives in full sun
🌸 Works beautifully on pergolas, fences, and arbors

It does need a sturdy structure to climb, and some pruning to keep its shape, but nothing unmanageable.

If you're looking for a flowering vine that's both beautiful and ecologically responsible, American wisteria is worth a serious look.

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05/26/2026

Avoid your shrubs becoming green helmets. They need pockets where sunlight can get through and the plant can breathe.

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05/23/2026

See if TuPrune is right for you! Call, comment, or DM us today. 🙂

05/21/2026

4 need-to-knows for new homeowners about their land.

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