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7 Fascinating Facts About Conifers

Discover fun facts about conifers and which birds love the trees. Learn the difference between conifers and pines and much ...
No matter the size you need, unusual conifers are a great choice for a living Christmas tree, and make an easy transition to a patio or porch.
These small space conifers with big benefits are one of the best plant materials for providing evergreen attraction for wildlife with a tempting trio of food, shelter and nesting sites.
With planning, dwarf conifers can be arranged to become the bones that visually tie your garden together, eliciting a “Wow!” in the dark of winter.
Most conifers prefer full sun, although dwarf hemlocks, yews and cryptomeria can take some shade. Pay close attention to the eventual size of any dwarf or miniature you purchase.
JERRY McCREA/THE STAR-LEDGERLow-maintenance dwarf and miniature conifers can be grouped attractively in beds and borders for year-round landscape interest. 'Tis the season to celebrate the ...
Dear Roger: Could you suggest some dwarf conifers for my garden? I saw some at the Ralston arboretum in Raleigh last week, and they were amazing. Thank you. - Claude Wheaton, Southern Pines Dear Cl… ...
SEATTLE — Gardening expert Ciscoe Morris said pruning dwarf conifers can be tricky in the Evergreen State because they never stop growing here. He demonstrated on his Hinoki cypress spiralis ...
The landscape houses the Dwarf Conifer Garden, holding 150 species of miniature and dwarf conifers that mimic their larger counterparts. The garden is open from dawn to dusk and there is no ...
Heathers and dwarf conifers compliment each other very well. Their foliage textures and colours are harmonious and with a well selected upright conifer creating a strong vertical contrast this ...