We had a mysterious pine tree not too long ago, and here is another. There’s always a new pine species that’s worth learning about. This one is growing in a small park not far from my house, in the ...

If you notice something emerging from your garden soil that resembles an exotic spider or the green tentacles of a misplaced sea creature, do not be alarmed. You are merely witnessing the germination ...

What: Electric gold barely seems sufficient to describe the needles of this beguiling Pacific Northwest native lodgepole pine cultivar discovered in northeastern Oregon. The new growth of Pinus ...

When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for ...

What: Who is not impressed by the beauty and toughness of this versatile Pacific Northwest native pine? Pinus contorta var. contorta, commonly known as shore pine, will grow in almost any location ...

For local botanists and plant lovers, this time of year can be a little slow. The monotonous rain and lack of flashy flowers and foliage keep many intrepid plant admirers indoors. However, this is my ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Have you ever brought a holiday plant, such as a poinsettia, home with high expectations—only to see it ...

Q: What plants grow best under pine trees? We have two large pines in the back yard, in a very small city plot and they drop a lot of needles year around. I have yet to test the soil but I'm of the ...

Parts of washoe valley... Devastated by last year's davis fire... Turning a new leaf on saturday."It's a total of 400 that we ...