Root's Nurseries Blog

The Perks of Perennial Plants

October 27, 2014 | Root's Nurseries | Plants & Shrubs, Trees

Perennial plants are popular at many Millersville homes. Not only do they add color to your landscaping, but they also come back year after year, which makes them pretty low maintenance. Here are a few reasons why we love perennials so much. Slow and Steady Perennial plants take some time to establish roots and grow. So if you were to plant some tomorrow, you probably wouldn’t see them bloom until next spring or even next...

Fall Tree Care Tips

September 30, 2014 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

Fall is a great time of year to do some basic tree care and maintenance. A little hard work now could pay off next spring! We can help you with all of your fall tree care needs and answer any questions you have. Read on for some fall tree care tips. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch! Mulching your trees now can help them retain water. Plus, mulch helps to reduce temperature extremes in the soil. Blanketing your...

New Video: How Root’s Nurseries and Trees Can Help Your Landscaping

August 19, 2014 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

We recently posted a new video about the importance of trees and how our nursery can provide you with plenty of trees for your landscaping needs. Trees are an incredibly important part of our environment. They help keep us and Mother Earth healthy and happy. Trees have a lot of value when it comes to keeping our environment healthy, not to mention their aesthetics when it comes to landscaping and making the natural scenery prettier...

Shade Trees are Terrific!

August 11, 2014 | Root's Nurseries | Trees

When you go outside, there is a piece of the natural landscape you will almost always see, no matter where you go: trees! We here at Root’s Nurseries are wild about shade trees in Millersville, so we thought we would share a few of our favorite facts about these majestic plants. For more information on shade trees in Millersville, call Root’s Nurseries at 717-898-0041 or contact us....

Annuals vs. Perennials

June 23, 2014 | Root's Nurseries | Plants & Shrubs

It’s a flower match up! What is the difference between perennials and annuals? How can perennial flowers benefit your Mountville PA home? And how can annual flowers benefit your Mountville PA home? The answer to the first question is simple. Perennial flowers continue to grow every year after remaining dormant through the cold winter months. Annual flowers are usually planted in the spring or summer. They bloom for one season and then die and don’t...