Training trees? You may have read that and had a sinking feeling because it’s one more project to add to […]
Author: Amanda Shiffler
Most comfortable with soil under her fingernails, Amanda has an enthusiasm for gardening, agriculture, and all things plant-related. With a master's degree in agriculture and more than a decade of experience gardening and tending to her lawn, she combines her plant knowledge and knack for writing to share what she knows and loves.
Best Native Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.
When people think about trees in Washington, D.C., many automatically think about the famous cherry trees that bloom in the […]
5 Worst Trees to Plant in Denver
Having a tree in your yard that you absolutely despise is the bane of many homeowners, especially if it is […]
5 Basic Tree Care Tips for New Denver Residents
When I moved from the flatlands of the humid Midwest to the Mountain West with its breath-shortening elevations and semi-arid […]
5 Best Native Trees to Plant in Denver
If you want to plant trees in your Denver yard, consider native trees. They have been growing in Colorado since […]
Introduction to Arborsculpture – Advanced Tree-Training Techniques
Coppice, pollard, espalier, pleach, and pooktre: No, it’s not a prestigious downtown law firm or names of Pokemon characters. Rather, […]
Guide to Growing an Avocado Tree
Ever stood in the grocery store, trying to pick the perfect avocado for guacamole and secretly wish you had your […]
How to Adjust, Repair Lawn Sprinkler Heads
A sprinkler system takes most of the guesswork and hard labor out of growing a beautiful lawn. However, once installed, […]
How to Care For and Plant Fig Trees
Ahhhh … the fabulous fig tree! Knowing how to care for and plant fig trees has always been a tantalizing […]
How to Espalier a Fruit Tree
I’ll admit that at first the idea of backing a tree up against a wall, flattening it into a single […]