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 recorded presentation and Q&A on how to successfully select, grow, and care for these versatile plants.
What You'll Learn About
- Choosing the appropriate 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 wet or dry soils and 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.
Meet Your Presenter
Mark Dwyer
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.