Reviewing the wild world of evergreens can help gardeners and homeowners care for and maintain their landscapes.

To tell spruce and fir trees apart, it helps to know that spruce needles are sharply pointed, square and easy to roll between your fingers. Fir needles, on the other hand, are softer, flat and ...

The pine, the spruce and the fir tree generally prefer slightly acidic soil and full sun and have a preference for medium moisture. There are plenty of other evergreens to discover.

Pine trees grow faster than spruce and fir and are commonly used as Christmas trees. They tend to dry out somewhat faster than firs. True firs, such as balsam, Fraser, ...

Selecting a fresh tree is most important, as a dry tree will not take up water and will quickly become a fire hazard. Store it in a cool, 40- to 50-degree, wind-free and sun-free area, such as an ...

Other conifers to avoid are Norfolk pine, Cypress trees, Hedging “cedars” (Cypress family) and Australian pine. Pine, fir, and spruce are a vital part of forest bathing, and of the relaxation ...

Christmas trees top this month’s shopping list and, thankfully, three-quarters of us still prefer a freshly cut or potted one. When selecting a tree, the first rule is to check if a tree is ...

Noble fir trees typically have an impressive form, which makes them especially attractive as Christmas trees. The blue-green needles are short and hold up longer than most other trees.

They offer Fraser and balsam fir, white pine and table-top trees. Hanauer's Tree Farms , W7677 Christmas Tree Lane, Shawano. You'll find about a dozen types of pine, spruce, fir and others.

Reviewing the wild world of evergreens can help gardeners and homeowners care for and maintain their landscapes.