Fifty years ago, Christmas seasons were kicked off in my family by loading up the farm truck with our bow saw and a thermos of coffee in hopes of finding the perfect eastern red cedar to bring home ...

An eastern red cedar thrives in a suburban landscape. - butterfly's dream/Shutterstock Planting large trees is one of the best ways to create some privacy, allowing you to enjoy nature from the ...

If you’re considering adding a tree to your yard, there are many to choose from, and they come in all different types. Some trees produce flowers and/or fruit, attract wildlife, and can vary in height ...

While it's as common as oak or hickory in Missouri forests, eastern red cedar often is regarded as a "trash" tree, one that is more likely to be thrown onto a burn pile than onto a truck headed to the ...

Whether they’re young or elderly, novice gardeners typically want landscape plants that grow fast and require little maintenance. Today’s column — focusing on native trees — is the first of occasional ...

Q: I really enjoy this column. One column addressed whether someone would want to cut down a red cedar tree because of allergies to the pollen. Remember that there are both male and female trees in ...

If you’ve spent any time on I-81 or -64 in recent months traveling for the holidays, and if you’ve got an interest in wild things and landscapes that outweighs your interest in tractor trailers, cars, ...