If you live or work anywhere near D.C., you’ve likely seen and smelled the celebrated blossoms of the famed cherry […]
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.
10 Worst Trees for San Antonio
Planting trees isn’t a cheap, nor easy feat. Which makes it all the worst when you pick out a tree […]
9 Best Native Trees for San Antonio
Oh, San Antonio! I was already jealous of your rich colonial heritage, the acclaimed River Walk, and transitional climate with […]
5 Worst Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.
The 5 worst trees to plant in Washington, D.C., are the Bradford pear, Ginkgo biloba, weeping willow, white ash, and cottonwood.
Training a Tree – How to Make First Pruning Cuts
Training trees? You may have read that and had a sinking feeling because it’s one more project to add to […]
Best Native Trees to Plant in Washington, D.C.
The best native trees for Washington, D.C., area yards include flowering dogwood, serviceberry, Eastern redbud, red maple, and oaks.
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, […]