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Why Dwarf Conifers? Most of us think of flowering plants when we envision a garden or home landscape. And not just flowering plants as they

So what is a conifer tree, anyway? While this seems like a simple question, it has a complicated answer. Most of us have a vague idea; it’s

To most people, 'conifer' and 'pine tree' are synonymous. There is some rationale for this, as the pine family is the largest conifer family

What is a Pine Tree? Many of us have a tendency to refer to all conifers as pine trees, which is not illogical considering that the pine fa

Cypress: What's in a Name? Unfortunately, it is common for people to indiscriminately refer to many kinds of conifers as cypress, even if t

Because arborvitaes are a favorite cool- and cold-weather food source for deer, homeowners need to be proactive in implementing deer-mana

Western Region

A weekend of garden visits and conifer conviviality!

Northeast Region

Join us at an oasis in rural New York created by dedicated tree lover…

Western Region

Join San Francisco Botanical Garden's Ryan Guillou, curator, and Vane…

The Northeast Region invites you to visit America's garden capital!

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