It’s finally fall, and in Spokane, that means it’s time for the ponderosa pine’s annual molt of long, brown needles. Now that our yards are buried, what can you do with them? Pine needles make an ...

You’ve worked your way through the leftover ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie — but have you considered eating your Christmas tree? Between 25 million and 30 million real Christmas trees are ...

“My pine tree has me concerned. There are a bunch of needles that are turning brown. Is something wrong?” — S.H. Browning needles are not usually cause for concern, unless they are. Let me explain.

White pine trees in New Hampshire have been dropping needles this spring but the state Forest Health Bureau says not to be concerned: It’s the result of last year’s rainy late spring and summer and ...