That’s where dwarf conifers come in. These compact versions of the large trees offer beauty, versatility and the qualities that attract birds. With sizes ranging from low-growing ground covers ...

The mistletoe typically associated with Christmas decorations is native to about the Eastern one-third of the United States.

That means they latch onto so-called host trees, most likely conifer in the case of dwarf mistletoe, robbing the trees of nutrients and eventually killing the host. The risk, according to Keleher ...

Pepper the goat chows down on a Christmas tree on Thursday at Cooper’s Crossroad’s Elm Farm in Keene, above. The farm is just ...

This dwarf chilli only grows up to 25cm ... and liquid fertiliser once a month to keep the leaves green and healthy. pot ...

Set down your blanket by the Main Lake or the Dwarf Conifer Lawn, then after lunch ... Beautiful, massive gum trees will surround you on a picnic at Cleland Conservation Park. No need to head inside ...

The Yuletide season is upon us. I have been harassed by my editor since last week to get this over and into print before deadline. Right at deadline, as a ...

Infestations tend to occur on taller, mature trees, because birds prefer higher perches. Dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium spp.) infest pines, firs, junipers, and other conifers. They are true parasites, ...

Over the last two centuries, artists and photographers have observed pastureland recolonized by white spruce, those white spruce devastated by parasitic dwarf mistletoe infestation, and, today, ...

According to the CSU Extension, other popular tree options include ponderosa, pinyon, Austrian, bristlecone, Scotch pine, white fir, Douglas fir and dwarf Alberta Spruce. Each has its own fragrance, ...

Certain species, including hardwoods and conifers, can often grow sturdy wood around damaged ... When planting new trees, stick to small species like dwarf fruit trees, hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), and ...