Date: November 21st at 9AM EDT
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Conifers are the backbone of year-round garden design—offering structure, texture, and color in every season. But with so many species, shapes, and sizes to choose from, knowing which ones are right for your landscape can feel daunting. Join horticulturist and conifer expert Mark Dwyer for an in-depth live presentation and Q&A on how to successfully select, grow, and care for these versatile plants.
In this interactive session, Mark will share expert guidance on:
- Choosing the right conifer for your space: Explore a wide range of sizes, shapes, and colors — from compact dwarfs perfect for small gardens to dramatic specimens that anchor a large landscape.
- Matching plants to conditions: Learn which varieties tolerate dry or wet soils, full sun, or shade, and adapt well to challenging sites.
- Planting and care tips: Discover best practices for site preparation, planting, watering, and pruning to keep your conifers healthy and beautiful for decades.
Whether you’re designing a modern mixed border, creating a four-season foundation planting, or simply adding a touch of evergreen interest, this Q&A is your chance to get trusted, practical advice directly from one of the field’s leading voices. Bring your questions — and get ready to see conifers in a whole new light.
About Mark
Mark Dwyer is the garden manager for the Edgerton Hospital Healing Garden in Edgerton, Wisconsin, and he operates Landscape Prescriptions by MD. He also worked in public horticulture at Fernwood Botanic Garden and Nature Preserve (Niles, Michigan) and as director of horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens (Janesville, Wisconsin) for 21 years.
Learn more:
Conifers That Change Color in Winter for Added Interest
Columnar Conifers for Focal Points, Screening, and Tight Spaces
How to Stake and Train a Conifer
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