Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

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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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Studio McGee / McGee & Co There's nothing quite like a real Christmas tree to ring in 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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree… how hard it is to make a decision. Maybe you’re looking for branches strong enough to hold heavy heirloom ornaments. Or perhaps you have small ...

Evergreen trees and shrubs often alarm homeowners by losing needles in autumn. There’s usually no need for concern. “It’s part of the regular life cycle of these plants for some needles to turn yellow ...

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 ...

You’ve worked your way through the leftover ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie — but have you considered eating your Christmas tree? Between 25 million and 30 million real Christmas trees are ...

Do you have a mature pine tree with bunches of brown needles? It may be suffering from a fungal disease called diplodia tip blight. “Diplodia has become more common due to environmental stress and ...