Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

It is so disconcerting to see a specimen tree going into decline. One of the prized oak trees in my yard appears to be declining, so I can relate to your concerns. Your description suggests that your ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. This year’s Lewiston Christmas tree, a 48-foot blue spruce tree cut down ...

I would venture to guess that the most popular evergreen tree for Idaho landscapes is the blue spruce (Picea pungens). They are hardy and have an acceptable growth rate. They aren’t particular about ...

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — When searching for a Christmas tree to bring home this year, you may face a decline in spruce trees across Indiana as a sickness is causing them to lose their glow. Spruce ...

Diane Novak, a 25-year resident of La Grange had a beautiful Colorado blue spruce in her front yard, towering over her neighbor’s two-story house. But in recent years, it had grown too close to ...