As you looked out the windows of your house this winter at all the dormant and barren deciduous trees in your landscape, perhaps you thought that a little green would be a nice addition this year. But ...

Evergreen trees for gardens With their thick green leaves that last all year-round, evergreen trees are some of the best trees for privacy in a backyard. Not only do they hide unsightly views and ...

Evergreen trees retain their leaves all year round, adding greenery to borders and pots in every season. There are many popular evergreen tree species, including conifers and magnolias, which can be ...

If you want to be a true outdoorsman or woman, and a true survivor, you’ve got to become a plant person. I know, I know—it’s not as cool to walk around with your nose in a book as it is to sling lead ...

You take a walk in the woods, meandering beneath the great green canopy, when it hits you: How many times can you ponder the lush beauty of the Pacific Northwest and still not be able to name all ...

Q: This may be a dumb question, but how do you tell a pine tree from a hemlock tree? — Clay, Pittsfield, Mass. A: Both are evergreens, and at this season, especially attractive additions to the winter ...

Deciduous trees such as oak, popular, and maple add color, texture and height to our landscapes as well as adding color in the fall. Evergreens typically go un-noticed during fall, serving as the back ...

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