The word coniferous has appeared in seven articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on July 30 in “How to Garden in an Unfamiliar Climate? Expect the Unexpected” by Margaret Roach. The article includes advice from Daniel Weitoish, an arboriculture supervisor:
Planting a coniferous tree on the southwest side of a garden can mitigate afternoon sun that’s harsh on perennials, understory trees and shrubs. “It’s probably not going to shade it this year,” Mr. Weitoish said. “But five years from now, you’ll have started to chip away at the problem.”
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