Nature classifies all trees into three main groups. Deciduous trees shed leaves seasonally. Evergreen trees remain green year-round. Coniferous trees reproduce using cones. These categories explain ...

Your dream evergreen tree may be a soaring redwood, but the reality of most suburban homesites is you need a tree that won't grow too tall. Finding an evergreen tree to add year-round interest to the ...

I trimmed my boxwood shrubs at home this past weekend and the whir of my hedge trimmer lulled me into thinking about the plethora of questions I routinely receive from gardeners and homeowners about ...

Evergreen trees are so named for their ability to maintain their green foliage all year round, hence the name evergreen meaning always green. Evergreen trees are popular amongst gardeners and plant ...

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 ...

Many plants lose their leaves in fall and winter, but evergreen trees continue to add interest, color and texture to the garden. Despite the generic name, they are rarely just green. Some may even ...

Evergreens most susceptible to winter burn include broadleaved plants like rhododendrons and holly. Mulching can help maintain soil moisture in the winter and prevent and bronzing burn. Use organic ...

A: Evergreens are trees that have leaves year-round. They usually are thought of as Christmas trees. A tree’s environment, nutrition and species determine how long it takes to grow. Tree growers ...

I have been getting quite a few questions about pruning evergreens. As a general rule, there are two periods that evergreens are typically pruned. These are during the dormant season and the growing ...