Horticulture is the science and art of intensive plant cultivation for human use, encompassing disciplines aimed at enhancing plant health, growth, aesthetics, and utility.

At Chris Welch's Horticulture Field Guide, I explore three key horticulture aspects:

• Arboriculture: This branch emphasizes care and management of individual trees and shrubs, particularly in urban and suburban settings. It covers practices like tree planting, pruning, disease management, and tree removal when required.

• Nursery Horticulture: This sector centers on plant propagation and cultivation in nursery settings. Plants nurtured, from young trees to shrubs and ornamentals, are typically for landscaping or retail sale.

• Landscape Horticulture: It's the artful employment of horticultural expertise to design, construct, and manage pleasing, functional landscapes, from public parks to residential gardens, selecting and arranging trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses for beautiful outdoor spaces.

By intertwining these disciplines, the purpose of this platform crystallizes: not only to inform, educate, and guide but also to chronicle novel concepts and practices. As I explore and learn, I believe in sharing my discoveries. If I'm delving into topics for my growth, it makes sense to share that knowledge here.