These dwarf conifers are perfect for filling a small space. The Difference Between Pines and Conifers Here’s one of our favorite fun facts about conifers. All pine trees are conifers,but not all ...

The NC Forest Service begins their annual native forest tree seedling sale on July 1. 40 or more species are available.

What are “dwarf” conifers? While full-size conifers can easily mature at 100+ feet tall, dwarfs are slow growers that stand 1-5 feet tall when ten years old. (There are also darling “miniatures,” less ...

A charming dwarf conifer with heaps of character, this forms a dense, upright cone of close-packed stiff, short, deep green needles. In late spring, the new growth at the tips of the shoots is ...

Choosing the right conifer species for your front yard means that you'll have to consider the ultimate size of the tree. For example, while you may not have the room to grow a majestic Colorado fir ...

When you think of conifers – trees and shrubs that produce cones -- you probably picture a towering redwood tree or Monterey cypress sweeping over a blustery cliff. And you’re not wrong: these are ...

Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to ...

There are lots of compact and dwarf conifer varieties on the market these days. There are also other conifers such as yews, which are able to produce new growth after heavy pruning.

Some of the most common conifer trees include yew (Taxus baccata) and Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii). Almost all conifers are evergreen, which makes them useful for screening, ...

Nancy Norris photo Practice and reap the rewards. For example, once you’ve got the hang of aesthetic pruning, you’ll be able to prune the full-size trees in your yard. Also, you’ll be able to take a ...

When searching for natural, ornamental options to establish a privacy screen or switching to the Zen garden style, chances are you came across the idea of using pine trees (Pinus spp.). And now you've ...