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Bayard Cutting Arboretum wins 2020 ACS Iseli Grant

This article was written by Bayard Cutting Arboretum employees Kevin Wiecks, Joy Arden, Jessica O’Callahan.Extensive Conifer Collection Baya

Bald Cypress - a Great Tree for the Home Landscape

Bald Cypress for the landscape At last, bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is getting some well-deserved attention. No one is ex­hibiting the

10 Types of Cedars that Everyone Should Know

Why plant a cedar? The short answer is that they are striking garden selections, with lovely, textural foliage that can be had in shades of

US National Arboretum Announces Adelgid-Resistant Hybrid Hemlock!

Tsuga lovers can celebrate some good news! The National Arboretum, part of the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, announced in April that

Adrian Bloom's 'Gardening with Conifers, 2nd Edition'

It is only fitting that I write a review of the new, second, edition of Adrian Bloom’s book, Gardening with Conifers, (Firefly Publishing, 2

First ACS Research Grant Awarded

We are pleased to report that the ACS, after establishing a research grant in 2018, made its first award this month. The committee members w

ACS featured in new Redfin blog

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Conifers in Urban Gardens with Brent Markus

Get to know Brent Markus of RareTree Nursery, a landscaper of urban "pocket gardens" and four-season gardens.

New Cultivars of Conifer and Evergreen Trees: Thuja occidentalis

Learn about conifer cultivars, or cultivated varieties, and how to make new plants from old ones.

How to Design Your Personal Conifer Garden: Color, Texture, & Size

Get started on designing and landscaping a conifer garden with your personal style.

How to Care for Your Growing Conifer and Evergreen Garden

Discover the lessons learned from a conifer collector about keeping a garden of evergreens.

How to Make a Shade Screen for Sensitive Conifer and Evergreen Trees

Learn how to protect sensitive conifers and evergreens from the hot summer sun with a shade screen.
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