Geographical areas and weather zones are the primary consideration when choosing the kind of species for tree gardening. Still, God made plenty of trees; so looking for one you'll like won't be a problem.

Hemlock trees have thin foliage and are suitable for the Northwest. Cedar trees are very good providers of shade ...[More]

The most important decision to make on when to prune trees is whether the action will actually benefit the tree in some way. Only prune the tree if it will benefit its growth and life span.

Pruning trees then is not always a necessity but is often helpful in maximizing their growth and/or producing greater flowering and fruit production. Sometimes, of course, pruning is essential. Particularly if strong winds have broken branches-off leaving unsightly breaks ...[More]

The blue juniper tree in addition to the pine is a common species that's sough after by bonsai enthusiasts. It's for good reason: it is a species that's beautiful and will tolerate a variety of situations.

These junipers are an ideal species for the Kengai (cascade) type in which the branches and trunk grown across the horizontal surface and out over the pot ...[More]