When morning lows get into the 50s and below, it’s a cause for celebration. We can look for those long-lost fleece vests and, even better, it gives horticulturists like The Garden Guy the ticket to ...

A landscape needs “bones” — plants that anchor the overall look throughout the year, not just during the growing season in spring and summer. Evergreens typically form the “bones” of a good landscape ...

Once established, conifers provide lush green screening for very little effort. Super easy to look after, they need only minimal pruning, are wind- and drought-tolerant, and make a pleasing addition ...

Most conifer selections suitable for gardens in our region are relatively pest free. However some spruce are prone to aphids. You'll want to do your homework when selecting from spruce cultivars.

Juniper is a beautiful plant that you can find virtually anywhere once you know what to look for. I knew nothing about Juniper just a few years ago, but once I realized that several juniper bushes ...

Your first thought of shrubs for your home is probably the staples like hollies or ligustrums and showy bloomers like azaleas, rhododendrons or camellias. Those are great choices, but also consider ...

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 ...

There is nothing that adds a thrill to the winter landscape quite like conifers. Much to the chagrin of my wife, I could be forever happy gardening among conifers. I love green selections and blue ...

If we were to play the word association game and I said, “conifer,” you might immediately respond with “Christmas tree.” I must admit that the Rockefeller Center tree at this time of year is ...

The weather forecast has several days with morning lows in the 60s, which is a cause for celebration. We can look for those long-lost fleece vests and, even better, it gives horticulturists like The ...