The best native trees for Washington, D.C., area yards include flowering dogwood, serviceberry, Eastern redbud, red maple, and oaks.
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.
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 […]
Tree Wrap: What It is, Why to Use It, and How
Chances are if you live in the North and buy a tree, the nursery staff will recommend you wrap its […]