From the Simply Trees team

Plant Care Guides

Simple, practical care guides for the trees, shrubs and house plants we sell.

Star Jasmine Care Guide: Growing a Fragrant, Flowering Vine

Oct 28, 2026 · 17 min read

Star Jasmine Care Guide: Watering, Fertilizer & Common Problems

Learn how to care for star jasmine with our complete growing guide. Discover the best fertilizer for star jasmine, when to water and prune, how to...

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Emerald Green Arborvitae Care Guide: The Perfect Evergreen for Privacy and Beauty

Sep 7, 2026 · 14 min read

Emerald Green Arborvitae Care Guide: Sun, Watering, Spacing & Privacy Tips

Emerald Green Arborvitae is a narrow evergreen tree loved for privacy screens, borders, and year-round structure. Here’s how to grow and care for it successfully.

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Taylor Juniper Care Guide: The Perfect Columnar Evergreen for Privacy and Structure

Sep 3, 2026 · 8 min read

Taylor Juniper Care Guide: Sun, Watering, Pruning & Privacy Tips

Taylor Juniper is a narrow evergreen tree loved for privacy screens, tight spaces, and year-round structure. Here’s how to grow and care for it successfully.

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Italian Cypress Care Guide: Elevate Your Landscape with This Elegant Evergreen

Sep 1, 2026 · 17 min read

Italian Cypress Care Guide: Sun, Water, Pruning, Spacing & Common Problems

Learn how to grow and care for Italian Cypress trees, including sunlight, watering, spacing, pruning, browning, container care, and common problems.

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Limelight Hydrangea Care Guide: How to Grow Stunning Panicle Hydrangeas

Jul 20, 2026 · 14 min read

Limelight Hydrangea Care Guide: Pruning, Bloom Time, Sun, Water & Common Problems

Learn how to grow and care for Limelight Hydrangea with simple tips for pruning, bloom time, sunlight, watering, soil, and common plant problems.

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Agave ‘Blue Glow’ Care Guide: How to Grow This Stunning Succulent

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Agave Blue Glow Care Guide: How to Grow This Stunning Succulent

The Agave ‘Blue Glow’ is a striking succulent known for its blue-green leaves with bright red and yellow edges, making it a standout in any garden...

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Leyland Cypress Care Guide: How to Grow This Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Leyland Cypress Care Guide: How to Grow This Fast-Growing Evergreen for Privacy

The Leyland Cypress is a popular evergreen tree known for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and versatility in landscaping. Perfect for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or...

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Spartan Juniper Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile, Low-Maintenance Evergreen

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Spartan Juniper Landscaping: Care Tips for this Evergreen Beauty

The Spartan Juniper is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen known for its dense, columnar growth and rich green foliage. It is perfect for privacy screens, hedges, or...

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Green Mountain Boxwood Care Guide: How to Grow This Elegant, Upright Evergreen

Oct 16, 2024 · 2 min read

Green Mountain Boxwood Care Guide: How to Grow This Elegant, Upright Evergreen

The Green Mountain Boxwood is a hardy, upright evergreen shrub known for its pyramidal shape and year-round green foliage. Perfect for formal gardens, hedges, or topiaries,...

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Chinese Wisteria Vine Care Guide: How to Grow This Stunning Flowering Climber

Oct 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Chinese Wisteria Vine Care Guide: How to Grow This Stunning Flowering Climber

The Chinese Wisteria Vine is a magnificent, fast-growing vine known for its cascading clusters of fragrant purple or blue flowers. This vigorous climber is perfect for...

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White Dogwood Care Guide: How to Grow This Classic Flowering Tree

Oct 15, 2024 · 2 min read

White Dogwood Care Guide: How to Grow This Classic Flowering Tree

The White Dogwood is a beloved ornamental tree known for its stunning white spring blooms and multi-seasonal interest. It offers beauty year-round with bright flowers in...

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Waxleaf Privet Tree Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile Evergreen

Oct 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Waxleaf Privet Tree Care Guide: How to Grow This Versatile Evergreen

The Waxleaf Privet is a popular evergreen tree known for its dense, glossy green foliage and its ability to be shaped into hedges, topiaries, or privacy...

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