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Great Trees for Winter Interest
In today's post, we’re wrapping up our four-part series highlighting the list of “Great Trees for Landscapes” selected by our staff. As we head into the winter, it's only appropriate that we focus on the trees that really shine this time of year: the paperbark maple,...
Great Trees for Fall Color
In today's post, we’re sharing another round of trees from a list of “Great Trees for Landscapes” developed by our staff. In the third installment of this four-part series, we’re keeping the momentum going with some spectacular fall color: the sourwood, black tupelo...
Ask the Arboretum: Creating Fall Containers
As I watch the red maple leaves fall gently from the trees, I am reminded that all things change. As one season gives way to the next, gardeners yearn to change focus and refresh their gardens with plants that reflect the season and compliment nature’s color palate....
Fall is the Best Time to Plant
Autumn is a special season as temperatures cool and a kaleidoscope of colors fills the landscape. Avid gardeners are cleaning out their gardens in anticipation of the change of season from fall to winter. So why is fall the “Best Time to Plant?” A valid question...
Great Trees for Steady Performance
Today, we’re sharing another round of trees from a list of "Great Trees for Landscapes" developed by our staff. In the second installment of this four-part series, we're keeping the momentum going with some of the steadiest performers of the bunch: the red maple,...
Staff Favorite Plant Picks: Summer 2020
At The North Carolina Arboretum, our mission is to connect people, plants and places. If you've been following our social media channels lately, you've no doubt noticed the wonderful staff members that have been contributing their "picks" for some of the top plants...
Great Trees for Flower Power
If you’ve visited the Arboretum recently, you probably noticed a series of new, stately planters stationed along the Grand Garden Promenade. Each of these containers is planted with one of 15 trees identified by our staff as adaptable, steady performers that offer...
Ask the Arboretum: How to Water Well
Everyone thinks they know how to water a plant, when in reality, we all stand to learn. I was recently reminded of this fact when my daughters, both of whom are new to gardening, expressed to me that they “had no idea how important watering was” for plant growth. Like...
Outdoor Play and Father’s Day
I’ve engaged children of all ages in outdoor activities over the past 20 years — first as an environmental educator, and more recently as a father. It has been an eye-opening experience to transition from working with other people’s children to kids of my own. My...
The Tree Down Below: The Other Half of the Equation!
This spring will mark my 15th year as an arborist. Having spent more time at home this season due to the coronavirus, I’ve had time to reflect on and express some gratitude on my career choice. I’ve seen some amazing things over the years, from planting 35 foot tall...