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 ...

With the freezing temperatures and the snow blanketing the ground right now, it is mentally refreshing to look outside and see some green. When you were young you may have called all green trees in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Know all of the different options before you head out to the tree farm. In the meantime, you may want to learn about the different ...

A really warm jacket, an axe and a thermos of something warm are essential when on the hunt for a Christmas tree. But what makes for the perfect tree? "First, you're looking for a conifer, something ...

Christmas trees top this month’s shopping list and, thankfully, three-quarters of us still prefer a freshly cut or potted one. When selecting a tree, the first rule is to check if a tree is fresh and ...

Lush, sprawling forests, trails littered with cones and the clean, waxy smell of evergreens in the crisp morning air: Colorado. This state is known for its towering lodgepole pines, pale blue spruces ...

Pine needles are high in vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C. The early Americans and Indians used pine needle tea throughout the winter to maintain strength, and taught settlers how to use ...

The turkey has come and gone and the Black Friday bags are stuffed in the closet. It's full-on Christmas mode from here. Those looking to get the centerpiece of their decorating installed this week ...

Oh, Christmas trees! Not even Charlie Brown could fail to find a good one in Central New York. Count this among the many blessings of living in Central New York. We have a bounty of local places where ...

White fir, Douglas fir, Scotch pine, sequoia, silver tip, incense cedar. Apples, cider, walnuts, apple pies, picnic tables, easy walking trails. 2721 Mace Road ...