The weather forecast has several days with morning lows in the 60s, which is a cause for celebration. We can look for those long-lost fleece vests and, even better, it gives horticulturists like The ...

A landscape needs “bones” — plants that anchor the overall look throughout the year, not just during the growing season in spring and summer. Evergreens typically form the “bones” of a good landscape ...

There is nothing that adds a thrill to the winter landscape quite like conifers. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I could be forever happy gardening among conifers. I love green selections, blue-gray ...

It is unusual to find a Northwest landscape that does not contain at least one conifer. I think they are an essential element in the winter garden, adding much needed color and texture. Most conifers ...

Most conifer selections suitable for gardens in our region are relatively pest free. However some spruce are prone to aphids. You'll want to do your homework when selecting from spruce cultivars.

Juniper is a beautiful plant that you can find virtually anywhere once you know what to look for. I knew nothing about Juniper just a few years ago, but once I realized that several juniper bushes ...

Your first thought of shrubs for your home is probably the staples like hollies or ligustrums and showy bloomers like azaleas, rhododendrons or camellias. Those are great choices, but also consider ...

There is nothing that adds a thrill to the winter landscape quite like conifers. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I could be forever happy gardening among conifers. I love green selections and blue ...

In lieu of broadleaf deciduous trees that release their autumn glory only to reveal barren branches, Sara Malone has opted for a host of conifers that never stand stark in the winter landscape but ...

If we were to play the word association game and I said, “conifer,” you might immediately respond with “Christmas tree.” I must admit that the Rockefeller Center tree at this time of year is ...