To quote the famous author Joyce Kilmer “I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.”

Today on Bring Back the Porch, Dylan Lafferty, owner of Rivendell Tree Farm, shares insights on selecting, planting, and caring for trees in southeastern Alberta. You will learn the best species for your yard, how to maintain them, and the story behind the farm's name.

00:00 Introduction
04:28 Tree Species and Their Care
12:07 Establishing a Tree Farm
17:35 Tree Planting Guidance for Homeowners
24:13 Exploring Different Tree Varieties
30:01 Transitioning to Tree Farming
35:00 Environmental Benefits of Trees
39:25 Understanding Apple Trees
43:22 Challenges in Tree Selection
44:36 Rewards of Tree Farming
46:40 Purchasing Trees and Customer Experience
50:24 Future Vision for Rivendell Tree Farm

A true hidden gem for Medicine Hat is Rivendell Tree Farm. They grow a vast variety of hardy trees and shrubs for the southern Prairies. Including Oak, Elm, Maple, Walnut, Honey Locust, Birch, Apple, Cherry, Plum, Pine, Spruce and Larch. They also supply potted, basketed and 54″ spaded trees. The farm specializes in substantial trees, as large as 100mm calliper. They also offer project design, planting and arborist services for their valued customers.

The mandate at Rivendell Tree Farm is to cultivate a deeply rooted business that will provide the people of southern Alberta and Saskatchewan with quality trees. Trees to provide shelter, beauty, food for our children, and help to make our communities more pleasant and verdant. They are committed to providing care and service for trees throughout their life cycle. The Lafferty’s have a passion to grow beautiful trees.

Key topics

Tree species and their growth habits
Best practices for planting and watering trees
Environmental benefits of trees in urban areas
Tree pruning and maintenance tips
Story behindRivendellTree Farm's name

Sound bites

"Colorado Blues are exceptionally hardy"
"We travel all over southeastern Alberta"
"Trees provide shelter and psychological comfort"

Resources

Rivendell Tree Farm Website - https://rivendelltreefarm.ca/

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