LINCOLN COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) – The holidays are just around the corner and this weekend you could kick start your season out at the Riverview Christmas Tree Farm. From Firs and Spruces to White Pines ...

This week’s final article on pruning focuses on evergreen trees. There is a big difference in timing the pruning of pines versus spruces and others. Pruning pines at the wrong time means no more ...

Christmas is less than three weeks away, but it seems like most folks are a bit slow in getting their trees up this year. Don’t delay any longer since trees that are shipped in early are best.

Even though we call them evergreens, needle conifers such as pines, spruce, and fir do not retain their needles forever. These trees will drop older needles located toward the center ...

With Thanksgiving over, tree farms across the Blue Water area have begun selling trees for the Christmas season. Spruces, firs and pines are for sale, with most farms saying they are open on the ...

In the past, Local folks often used Norfolk pine, Portuguese cypress or even Podocarpus as Christmas trees, but homegrown trees are hard to find this year. However, there are plenty of trees being ...

It’s a beloved holiday tradition for many: Bundling up and heading out to a Christmas tree farm or lot, walking through the fragrant rows of trees, and finally selecting the perfect one to take home.

This post was updated on December 5, 2024. Looking to cut down your own Christmas tree? These area farms offer firs, spruces, and more. Don’t forget blankets or towels for the top of the car, bungee ...

I'll tell you a little secret if you promise not to laugh. Before I studied horticulture I didn't know the difference among evergreens, spruce, pines or conifers. Before you skip today's column ...

Conifers, such as pines, spruces, and firs, produce sticky resins that protect the trees from insects and pathogens. Important components of this resin are diterpenes, special natural substances that ...

In the market for a Christmas tree? Here’s where to cut down a fir, spruce, or pine in the DC area. Butler’s Orchard offers both cut-your-own and pre-cut Douglas and Canaan firs through Sunday, ...