These small conifer trees for birds provide food and refuge in all seasons. These varieties are perfect for small landscapes.

The trees surrounding Wheatland tower overhead, yet in one corner, the plants can be crushed by the tiniest feet. Here, in the dwarf conifer garden, a circle of twigs surrounds a 5-inch tall ...

Evergreen attractions are the bones that can make any garden a wonderful four-season refuge for birds and gardeners alike. Conifers not only provide that tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting ...

Did you see the full moon setting on Thursday morning? Wow! It was a cool, frosty morning. The moon was hovering over the horizon, viewed between bare branches. A huge peach-colored orb, it vividly ...

Dear Roger: Could you suggest some dwarf conifers for my garden? I saw some at the Ralston arboretum in Raleigh last week, and they were amazing. Thank you. - Claude Wheaton, Southern Pines Dear ...

In my opinion, dwarf conifers play the role of miniature works of art in the garden. They contrast beautifully with perennials and deciduous shrubs while adding color, form and interest in the winter ...

If the leaves on your apple tree develop brown spots and fall off early, and the apples are covered with corky-looking bumps, your tree is inflicted with a fungus disease known as apple scab. The ...

I purchased four golden dwarf Hinoki cypress trees as a holiday accent. I have put them in my breezeway, which is cool but would like to plant them in the yard. Do I need to do that before winter sets ...

Walk by President James Buchanan’s Wheatland, and next to it you’ll see a sweeping lawn populated with tall pines, wide maples and itty-bitty junipers. There’s a lot of different varieties of trees, ...