Can animals share the same space peacefully high above the ground in the treetops? A research team at the University of Göttingen has found that forests combining both deciduous and conifer trees make ...

Conifers, such as pines, spruces, and firs, produce sticky resins that protect the trees from insects and pathogens. Important components of this resin are diterpenes, special natural substances that ...

Pines come in a variety of sizes. Low-mounding dwarf forms top out at 1 foot, while mature white pines can soar to 150 feet or more. These dwarf conifers are perfect for filling a small space. Here’s ...

Forestry Board Special to The News-Post Sep 9, 2022 Sep 9, 2022 Trees and shrubs are divided into two groups, based on whether or not they possess complete flowers and fruit (angiosperms) or have ...

Get started growing evergreens from seed! Conifers don’t grow easily, but with a little patience you can learn how to grow evergreen trees from seeds in your own backyard. We’ve all heard the old ...

When it comes to attracting birds, there is a guaranteed recipe for success. Birds are attracted to a backyard that provides the tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting sites. And what’s a great ...

I can't imagine the holidays without the woodsy warmth of the perfect conifer, gleaming with ornaments and filling a corner of the family room. Indoors is likely the only place you'll find a popular ...

Look up the next time you pass a pine tree in Michiana — chances are it's loaded with cones. Conditions this season are ripe for an abundance of these woody reproductive organs of pine trees, and they ...

It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic. By Margaret Roach If you can get around the issue of patient ...

Unsplash There’s a quiet frustration that many Sierra Foothills gardeners share. Come January, the garden that looked ...