Welcome to Crain Tree Farm & Nursery
We used to raise livestock on this farm, but in 1980 we decided to change over to the production of nursery stock. We believe that by growing and maintaining the trees and shrubs locally we provide you with plant materials that are uniquely adapted to our specific climatic conditions.
We are plant people and take pleasure in sharing our knowledge with you to ensure you will get the most enjoyment from your plants and landscapes.
Our experienced staff can assist you in selecting those plant materials that will provide you with years of enjoyment. If you would like some online help with tree selection, click here. Some of the various services we provide are landscape consultation and installation.
We also plant trees that you select in our sales area or will provide you with information to ensure your success when you plant it yourself.
Please don't hesitate to call or just stop by if you have specific questions.
Don't know where to find us? Click here.
Just call (618) 344-5963
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Here are some links for more information
International
Society of Arboriculture
Missouri
Botanical Garden
National Arbor Day Foundation
University of Illinois Extension Service
Want to establish an award winning lawn?
Click here for basic cultural practices.
If you want to establish a new lawn, click here.
Thinking about what to plant next year? An excellent source for information about a particular perennial (or any other plant that grows here) is available from the Missouri Botanical Garden's web site.
Landscaping
Basics
A good landscape can aesthetically compliment the architectural style
of your home, and continue to add property value as it matures. With
a good plan and lots of energy, landscaping is something everyone can
do to some degree, and enjoy it.
So where do you start? Click here
Pruning Basics
Pruning is necessary for controlling size and shape, crossing branches, flowering
and fruit development. It also removes dead, diseased, weak, or broken limbs,
and can be used to stimulate new growth.
For the rest of Ron's advice on pruning Click here