How to tell a spruce from a fir, and which is best for holiday decorating?
Spruces do not retain their needles for long, the needles are quite sharp, and the needles are not aromatic like those of ...
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The Fast-Growing Tree Species That'll Have Birds Visiting Your Yard Year-Round
Here are a few different pine tree species that you could consider growing in your yard. Read more: 25 Flower Bed Ideas That Will Bring Your Outdoor Space To Life The white pine (Pinus strobus ...
Want a different Christmas tree this year? Many native species fit the bill
A tree is central to many Christmas celebrations, but it doesn't have to be a one-hit-wonder dragged from storage each year ...
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Over the Garden Fence: Settlers planted the trees as 'coffin pines'
White pine trees were a valuable resource for English colonists, used for building houses and ships. The King of England attempted to control the white pine trade, reserving the tallest trees for ...
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Garden Walks with Judy: Pine cones make great holiday decorations
About 20 varieties of pine trees produce cones. Cypress, cone, spruce, and fir are a few. The cones are quite different in shape, color, and size and some hang on the tree for years and others ...