What shape is a tree? For most people, it’s like a lollipop or a feather duster: a single trunk topped by a green bunch of branches and leaves. “Not all trees are like that,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant ...

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There is something magical about putting together a platter that instantly makes a gathering feel festive. Every holiday ...

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, your stand should hold one quart of water per inch of the trunk’s diameter. So, the key factor is to ensure your stand has enough space to hold ...

The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...