Evergreen trees for gardens With their thick green leaves that last all year-round, evergreen trees are some of the best trees for privacy in a backyard. Not only do they hide unsightly views and ...

Many plants lose their leaves in fall and winter, but evergreen trees continue to add interest, color and texture to the garden. Despite the generic name, they are rarely just green. Some may even ...

Calla Saul hugged a potted Douglas fir seedling to her chest and sprinted across a meadow at Columbia Springs on Saturday. She was among more than 40 kids and their parents who hiked over a bridge, ...

While we might like the idea of an evergreen yard that remains vibrant and full of life all year long, many evergreen trees are best kept out of our gardens. Whether for their aggressive nature or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Seasons come and go, and with them the leaves turn, flowers bloom and wilt, and vegetables ripen and get ...

Family outings at Crossroads are special. When youngsters are along, it takes a little extra time to cover a trail, but we always survive and usually notice things that otherwise might have escaped us ...