The LCMG Blog

Jun 52 min read

Tough Trees - Common Hackberry

The Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis, is a shade tree native to North America and is a very tough, durable tree, able to withstand drought,...

Apr 302 min read

More Tough Trees to Plant - Prairie Stature Oak and Emerald Spire Crabapple

Prairie Stature® Oak A beautiful, deciduous oak tree that has a distinctive, dense, pyramidal form. Growing moderately, with regular...

Apr 163 min read

Green Treasures: Spotlight on Bare Root Trees and Shrubs

Spotlight on three plants known to do well in Laramie County, Wyoming -- these three available in the 2024 Bare Root Tree & Shrub Fundraiser

Apr 22 min read

Two Hardy, Tough Trees to Plant

A tree that was on the brink of disappearing is now making an amazing comeback. These are the American Elms, Ulmus americana, they are...

Feb 285 min read

Snowflakes and Shears: Winter is a Great Time to Prune Your Trees

Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a budding gardener, trimming your trees can be a game-changer. Pruning isn’t just about...

Jan 172 min read

Extreme Weather and Trees

Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degrees…add wind and it’s dangerous to be outside. So how does -20...