Key Points You can prune evergreens year-round, but the winter offers distinct advantages.In winter, visibility is improved ...

But certain trees are still putting on a show with their beautiful evergreen foliage, raising the question of whether winter ...

Taxus, commonly known as yew, stands as perhaps the most versatile evergreen for formal garden structures. Its dense, dark green foliage responds well to pruning, making it a natural choice for hedges ...

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 ...

Protect susceptible evergreen magnolias by double-wrapping burlap around the trees. Surround small deciduous magnolias with ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

Do yourself and your shrubs some good by getting outside to prune them in midwinter. “This time of year, when shrubs and small trees are dormant, is an easy time to prune them,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

If your outdoor space is looking a little sparse after the non-stop excitement of summer blooms and fall color it's time to think about how best to fill the gaps. Choose easy evergreen trees that will ...

This cast of trees evolved over thousands of years in tandem with New Jersey’s soils, storms, and wildlife. Balsam fir and ...

Last year was the perfect storm for evergreen trees. Drought-like conditions in the summer and fall shifted into a particularly cold and windy winter, and many arborvitaes, spruce and yews got a stiff ...

As a kid, getting the Christmas tree, bringing it into the house, and setting it up was my favorite winter tradition. Heralding in the season was the significance of the ritual: The smell of the ...

MOLINE, Ill. — If your evergreens are looking more brown than green this year, you might not be alone, according to a local arborist group. While evergreens naturally shed old needles during the ...