Here, I reveal five evergreen trees never to grow in your yard, with suggestions of what species to consider instead. So, ...

Conifers are commonly thought to be synonymous with "evergreen trees," which stay green through the year. However, not all conifers—also known as softwoods—remain green and keep their needles ...

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 ...

Besides, plant identification can be fun, making us more aware of, and knowledgeable about, our environment. Here is a simplified guide to distinguishing the four major groups of evergreen trees ...

Most pine species have fascicles of 2 to 5 needles and are evergreen. Most larches have multiple clusters of needles in whorls. If your trees have clusters or bundles or fascicles of needles, they ...

Most conifers are evergreen trees, but a few are deciduous. Pines have needles that are bundled together at their base by a papery sheath called a fascicle. Needles are typically in bundles of 2, 3, ...

I love this time of year. We give thanks and celebrate all that we have. What makes it even better is if the meals that bring the family together include ingredients from local farmers. This is a ...

Cicadas feed on more than 250 types of tree species, but they prefer sapling trees, such as ornamental shrubs and bramble fruits such as raspberries and blackberries. All are in harm's way, along ...