Conifers are evergreen trees that have needle-like leaves that remain green throughout the winter. Two major families of conifer trees are the Pinaceae and Cupressaceae and are made up of firs, ...

Above: this Eastern redcedar is forming new cones in the spring. Many homeowners have evergreens in their home landscape. Evergreens provide a landscape service that other plants cannot – they add ...

Do you know why the pine tree didn’t get a Christmas present? Because it was knotty. Speaking of evergreen humor, did you hear about the guy who drove through a forest and noticed lumberjacks sawing ...

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 ...

Pine needles create a natural mulch layer around acid-loving plants like blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons while helping protect roots and conserve moisture - Shutterstock Pine needles often end ...