Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) is an awesome specimen tree. I first learned its name through a site visit with my […]
Acer griseum magic
Paperbark maple (Acer griseum) is a gorgeous deciduous tree. It’s so beautiful I assumed everybody knew about it. That’s until […]
When young trees fight for their lives in turf
Young trees have to fight for their lives when they’re planted in turf. Dr. Bruce Fraedrich reminded me of this […]
Are you planting trees correctly?
Tree planting sounds easy. Dig a hole, get the tree out of the pot and put it in. Backfill. Maybe […]
Boxwood lecture by Dr. Bruce Fraedrich
Today I attended a lecture on boxwoods titled “Boxwood culture, pests and care“. Dr. Bruce Fraedrich delivered the lecture as part of […]
Slingshot fun
Some days in the field become really fun when routine and monotony are replaced by something new. While I was […]
Fun with leaf senescence
Last fall I got asked an interesting question. Why would two Ash (Fraxinus) trees drop their leaves at different times? […]
Adequate space for plants
Plants require adequate space. Especially when they reach their mature size. This is a common problem with trees. People select […]
Landscape design fail
Good landscape design looks tough. As a landscape maintenance professional, I feel like I don’t have the required imagination for design […]
Gardeners in Japan
One of my bucket list items is arranging an internship in Japan. Best case for me would be a stint in […]
