Every fall we marvel at the colors and textures of the changing leaves.  If you haven’t been to New England, I would suggest taking a trip through Vermont or northern New Hampshire to see the fall colors at their best.

This month’s edition of Yankee Magazine offers two different back road trips through the Green Mountains of Vermont to experience the fall colors and a little bit of country living.

For the best of New England’s driving tours visit Yankee Foliage.

However, you don’t have to travel to New England to enjoy the fall leaves.  Looking for ways to craft with the leaves in your own back yard, visit Kids Turn Central for instructions on pressing and preserving fall leaves.

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Recently, my dad and I bought two pine trees for my mom on Mother’s day. I know, it’s a bit much, but she’s worth it. They are small now, but will grow to great heights after many years of care. What are some important things to keep in mind when planting pine trees?

1. Dig a hole to fit your tree in leaving 1/4th of the root ball showing.
2. Cut the ties around the sack to open it up some.
3. Fill the hole with good soil…don’t reuse the same exact soil, although you can mix some of that soil with it. Keep in mind to still leave 1/4 of the root ball showing!
4. Lay good mulch down on top of the soil, making sure to spread it all around the tree.

I hope this helps some of you who are planning on planting some pine trees.  Another note: make sure the tree is straight!  We though one of our pines was straight, only to find it leaning like it needed a boost of V8 to straighten up (I hope I’m not the only one who remembers those ads).  We then had to straighten it up later.  Until next time.  Happy gardening!

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