I'll tell you a little secret if you promise not to laugh. Before I studied horticulture I didn't know the difference among evergreens, spruce, pines or conifers. Before you skip today's column ...

Looking to grow an evergreen or just curious about fir trees? Learn fascinating fir tree facts about these members of the ...

You may have heard that pruning spruce trees in the landscape is an important way of maintaining their health, size, shape, and vigor. But this is more applicable to deciduous trees than evergreens.

Choosing a real Christmas tree is a big decision! This complete guide breaks down the different types of Christmas trees and ...

Spruce trees provide two types of food; cones like this one that contain seeds for birds to eat and needles that caterpillars eat. / BILL DANIELSON / For the Gazette Sign up for the Gazette's morning ...