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The Invasive Tree-of-Heaven
Ailanthus altissima, more commonly known as Tree-of-Heaven, is an invasive species growing across the United States. This deciduous tree...
Ariana Guerrero
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Cleaning Up the Invasive Spongy Moth
The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as gypsy moth, has been a problem species in the United States since they were...
Ariana Guerrero
May 26, 20243 min read
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Native plant of the month: Liriodendron tulipifera, or tulip tree
Wellfield’s native plant of the month for June is the tulip tree. The tulip tree ( Liriodendron tulipifera ) can be found in its native...
Ariana Guerrero
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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Common Species of Christmas Trees
Merry Christmas! I thought it would be fun to talk about common varieties of live Christmas trees and share a few Christmas tree facts....
Jennifer Tan
Dec 25, 20223 min read
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Tree or Shrubbery?
I love learning and sharing information with people who have an interest in gardening, as I continue my journey at the beautiful...
Jennifer Tan
Feb 6, 20213 min read
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Girdling Roots
Someone emailed me asking for my opinion on some nasty looking roots in their landscape. Girdling roots may sound like a personal...
Jennifer Tan
Dec 19, 20204 min read
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Broken Branch, Irreparable Damage
A friend of the gardens texted me pictures last week (see gallery below) of a damaged magnolia in their front yard and asked what to do...
Jennifer Tan
Mar 22, 20192 min read
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