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Our specimen B&B trees are dug by skilled
crews at the optimum time of year, with the right root-ball
size based on the above ground portion of the plant. Even though
the majority of the root area is removed, the majority of weight
and stored food is in the harvested roots, which easily regenerate
new roots. Since we plant every tree by hand in our clay-loam
soils we can certify that our trees are planted at the correct
depth. Also, we remove any excess soil at the time of digging
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check our soil pH and nutrient content annually in the field
and far more often in containers to make sure we are providing
adequate nutrient availability to plants, and we fertilize
only when we drop below an established threshold. The goals
of our fertilizing program are to increase health of the tree
- not to over-stimulate top growth. The purpose of fertilizing
is to improve the appearance and condition of plants, and increase
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trees and shrubs are monitored for diseases and pests and treated
in the least toxic manner. Plants that are too pampered in their
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We label all plants as they enter the nursery,
and when they arrive at their growing destination on one of
our four farms we scan the labels and record their location
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over time. Inventory is done on an ongoing basis with the data
entered into our main database for easy access to answer your
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Growing native plants that will thrive in an urban environment
requires rigorous training and conditioning, and only the best
will survive. Planting depth, root pruning, heavy clay loam
soils, proper digging and handling, and northern winters and
summers in open fields will give the young trees the proper
upbringing to make them competitors when the big transplant
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Shade
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Glacier Oaks Nursery
propagates, grows, and evaluates many native
oak species that are used in MCN’s field production
and are also a part of our Pot-in-Pot line of container trees.
Container grown oaks are also perfect for field production,
and many are lined out in our glacial moraine soils where they
are grown on to larger specifications to be sold as B&B
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We propagate most of our hardy Flowering
Crabapple cultivars by summer cuttings. Other methods include
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Our Fragrant Viburnums
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Evergreens
We grow several arborvitae
cultivars up to a full and heavy 8-10ft. Our Arborvitae are
propagated by hardwood cuttings that are rooted in sand and
then transferred to our Jumbo pots where they grow for two years,
creating fibrous root systems and heavy tops. We grow them in
beds in our forest soils for two to three more years before
they are transplanted again to their finishing spacing where
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Chicagoland
Grows
was established by the Chicago
Botanic Gardens, the Morton
Arboretum, and the Ornamental
Growers Association of Northern Illinois. McHenry
County Nursery is a licensed grower of the Chicagoland
Grows plant introductions program. New and exciting plants
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plants are selected after many years of extensive evaluation
in sites all across the country.Chicagoland
Grows plant introductions meet the highest standards for
superior landscape plants. |
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Throughout
our catalog you will find the
Chicagoland Grows logo next to the many new plants that we are
growing. Please call us about any of these plants and other
new introductions and how they can be used in your landscape
designs. McHenry County Nursery is delighted to have added to
this collection a new hybrid Malus
x ‘Beeson’ May’s Delight®. |
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Delivery Options
to your yard or Jobsite
We offer free delivery on orders over $2500 (Within 50 Miles
of 8501 White Oaks Road, Harvard IL) Save wear and tear on your
equipment and keep your employees working - not driving. Your
plants are handled correctly and delivered where and when you
need them. More info... |
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GO
Yard
Over 80 northern grown species, above ground and ready to go.
Spring dug, well watered, and ready to grow in your landscape.
You are always welcome to come by GO Yard as needed, but for
the fastest service call ahead. Please stop at the office for
paperwork and to pick up container plants. Bring tarpaulins
and rope to protect plants. For up
to date availability sign up for our ThinkGreen! email service. |
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Summer
Camp For Trees
This program for our Frequent Buyers is a great option for having
Spring dug trees available throughout the year. Our professional
team digs, cares for, and maintains orders for future delivery.
Trees are dug at the correct time and conditioned for maximum
landscape survival. A monthly charge covers complete care. Contact
us for more info... |
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Summer
Digging
If done properly, nurseries can dig many plants in the summer.
Trees are partially dug in the cool mornings with the holes
irrigated to supplement water to the cut roots. The following
morning the digging is finished and the trees are moved immediately
to shade. Contact us for more info... |
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Green
Tech Support Team
If you have a concern about plant needs,
pests, siting or general plant health, we can help. We offer
a site-visit service for any questions about how our plants
are doing in their new location. We provide Green Tech service
at no charge. To make an appointment give us a call or fill
out the online form for more information. |
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Think
Green!
We are working hard to reduce our paper and energy consumption.
Our first step was to publish our reference
catalog online instead of having it printed. This saved
7 trees. If we do this for 10 years, we will save 70 trees!
If you would like to receive correspondence
through email, we can add you to the ThinkGreen! service(s)
of your choice- Availability and Pricelists, Proposals and Confirmations
or Invoices. |
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The
Green Buzz
A monthly e-mail information service with
‘NEWS FROM THE FIELD’ blog with news, links, and
info from the industry and ‘SCIENCE, INSPIRATION and ART’
with plant information and photos. The ‘Green Buzz’
includes links to our most recent pricing and availability as
well as online reference catalog. |
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Tailored
Discount Programs
As we expand our inventories we will be able to supply more
of each job list. We are always striving to reduce our costs
and pass the savings on to our customers. Our Frequent Buyer
Program is an earned discount based on annual orders. More
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