Juan D. Rivera started learning everything he could about plants, farming, livestock, and ecosystems at a young age. Since then, he’s earned a Master’s degree in wildlife biology (Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México) and a PhD in forestry (North Carolina State University), both with an emphasis on conservation farming and renewable technology. He has worked in planning crops for companies and workshops, as an educational consultant and writer.
Elm trees, with their graceful arching branches and lush green canopies, have a way of making any landscape feel like a scene from a classic novel. But when your beloved elm starts looking more like…
Pine trees are the stalwart sentinels of the garden, standing tall and proud through the seasons. They bring a touch of evergreen majesty to any landscape, whispering tales of forests and fresh mountain air. But…
The Fernleaf Full-Moon Maple, otherwise known as the Acer Japonicum ‘Aconitifolium’ or Full Moon Maple ‘Aconitifolium’, Fern-Leaf Maple ‘Aconitifolium’, Downy Japanese Maple ‘Aconitifolium’, Acer japonicum ‘Aconitifolium Maiku Jaku’, Acer japonicum ‘Filicifolium’, Acer japonicum ‘Laciniatum’, Acer…
I’ve always found something magical about bay trees. Maybe it’s the way they can transform a humble stew into a fragrant feast or how they bring a Mediterranean vibe to any patio. But if you’re…
There’s nothing more disheartening than seeing your once-vibrant hydrangea tree struggling to stay upright. I’ve been there, staring at my weak hydrangea, wondering where I went wrong and how I could bring it back to…
The Paperbark Maple, otherwise known as the Acer Griseum or Acer nikoense (Miq.) Maxim. var. griseum Franch, is a rather well known tree plant by gardening enthusiasts around the world. Best known for its low…
Are you looking for a plant that will invite the tropics to your home or office? The evergreen cast iron plant or Aspidistra Elatior, a native of Japan and Taiwan, will transform your indoors with…
Lilacs, with their fragrant blooms and vibrant green leaves, have a way of making any garden feel like a slice of paradise. But what happens when your lilac tree starts to look more drab than…
The Chamaedorea Elegans or parlor palms brings the tropical feel to your indoors. With its evergreen foliage that adapts to dim lighting and low temperature, it still produces the most magnificent palm-like shrub indoors. Made…