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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


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


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


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


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


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


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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