“Cypress” is a name or nickname bestowed on a variety of species of trees. Technically, the term refers to coniferous trees in the cypress family Cupressaceae. In that group, there are true cypress ...

From the Griswolds to the Grinch, almost every holiday movie features characters cutting, decorating or stealing the perfect Christmas tree.

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A reader inquired about the care of 20 Italian cypress trees, about 60 years old, on a property he recently purchased. He was excited to have them “sheared and cared for” since they looked like they ...

Guys whose follicles are dwindling on a daily basis probably don’t think bald is beautiful. But when the subject shifts to deciduous trees, many species are stunning as they approach dormancy and ...

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With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to ...