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

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I doubt we give much thought to evergreen trees until Christmas rolls around and it’s time to invite one into our living rooms. Nothing is more a part of the holiday than ...

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 ...

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 ...

WHAT: This stunning dwarf conifer (Chamaecyparis pisifera Nana Aureovariegata) is bun-shaped dwarf with specks of vanilla-cream color throughout. It is a gorgeous addition to the winter border or can ...

If you're into growing miniature and dwarf conifers, or interested in beginning your own collection, a new addition to the Green Bay Botanical Garden should be a must-visit destination on your list of ...

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 ...

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 ...