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 ...

I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree especially those from Dave Leck-ey With all apologies to Joyce Kilmer and/or her sister, Val. Although I might be just a little confused on ...

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 ...

This is the second of two columns on dwarf conifers suitable for gardens in our region. Some are rare and hard to find. Keep your eyes open for them in area garden centers. Most of these can be found ...

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 ...

Under the massive cedar of Lebanon tree towering over the east end of Tanger Arboretum, the scattering of tiny conifers might be missed by drivers cruising by on President Avenue — but they shouldn’t ...

Question: I have a sculpted pine in my yard that is developed this big, bushy part on it, sort of like a big growth. What is that? Answer: This sounds like it might be a reversion to the “normal” ...

The Louise Arnold Tanger Arboretum sits on the campus of the LancasterHistory along North President Avenue. In late 2015, an American Conifer Society was added to the arboretum. The landscape houses ...

Shaping up nicely: There is a conifer for every garden, small or big, shady or sunny, wet or dry - Getty If it were not for its usefulness as a glittering seasonal accessory once a year, the conifer ...

CHICO — Chico Horticultural Society will meet Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Chico library, East First and Sherman avenues. There will be refreshments served at 9:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 10 o ...