Last month, this column focused on the desirable characteristics of Christmas trees, one of which is good needle retention. After all, branches without needles would be rather unattractive. Or would ...

Artificial trees are a great option and can be reused year after year. But over time, they collect dust, dirt and who knows what else. In the hustle and excitement of setting up for the holidays, it ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The brilliant fall foliage of Bradford Pear trees may make them an attractive sight across many neighborhoods this time of year — but horticulture experts say the species comes with ...

Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and more. Backyard Farmer looks at potential problems with trees and new hardscape trends in the horticulture industry. The Backyard Farmer ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- With Thanksgiving behind us, we can now officially start celebrating and decorating for Christmas without any guilt. For a lot of people, the first item to go up is the ...

How do you like your Christmas lights? We all have our preferences, and we’re spoiled for choice, making it easy to decorate our trees exactly the way we want. You can pick white lights, multi-color ...

FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- A family-run farm that feared their main source of income -- selling Christmas trees -- would be cut off during the holiday season, received wonderful news on ...

Eastern white pine has been a widespread fixture in Pennsylvania forests for centuries, as well as one of the most-planted needled evergreens in northeastern home landscapes. It’s especially revered ...

DEAR ERIC: The home next door is vacant. I think it is a rental property. There is a huge tree in the front yard that is coming over my property. A tree from this property fell on my house a few years ...

In the wake of Del Monte Foods’ facility closures in Washington and the company’s bankruptcy, the U.S. pear industry faces oversupply and may tap into a government program that can compensate growers ...

This month marks 10 years since the election for Joe Riley's successor after he served as mayor of Charleston for 40 years. Perhaps it is time to reflect on his contributions to Charleston and its ...