A landscape needs “bones” — plants that anchor the overall look throughout the year, not just during the growing season in spring and summer. Evergreens typically form the “bones” of a good landscape ...

If we were to play the word association game and I said, “conifer,” you might immediately respond with “Christmas tree.” I must admit that the Rockefeller Center tree at this time of year is ...

The weather forecast has several days with morning lows in the 60s, which is a cause for celebration. We can look for those long-lost fleece vests and, even better, it gives horticulturists like The ...

In lieu of broadleaf deciduous trees that release their autumn glory only to reveal barren branches, Sara Malone has opted for a host of conifers that never stand stark in the winter landscape but ...

There is nothing that adds a thrill to the winter landscape quite like conifers. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I could be forever happy gardening among conifers. I love green selections, blue-gray ...

'Tis the season to celebrate the evergreens in our lives as we prepare to give pride of place to the Christmas trees that represent everything bright and shiny about the holidays. Many ...

Most conifer selections suitable for gardens in our region are relatively pest free. However some spruce are prone to aphids. You'll want to do your homework when selecting from spruce cultivars.

For the corners of a former house, I used a graceful-growing slender hinoki cypress, another conifer cousin that lends a look of art to a landscape. The word “conifer” generally refers to a plant that ...

When morning lows get into the 50s and below, it’s a cause for celebration. We can look for those long-lost fleece vests and, even better, it gives horticulturists like The Garden Guy the ticket to ...