The larch was found to be the most effective tree when it comes to absorbing noise with its bark. The conifer was the most effective out of 13 tree species in a laboratory-based sound absorption test.

This forest community, sometimes called the mountain boreal forest, is comprised largely of conifer tree species. This forest is found at elevations above 2800-3000 feet on steep mountain ...

Sparse ground cover means the threat of fire is greatly reduced, a danger further lessened by the relative paucity of dead bristlecone needles in a landscape where trees are few and far between.

First on the list of easy-to-grow trees is the crabapple ... oak’s pyramidal shape and fine branches provide a year-round ...

The towering conifer, donated by the Albert family in West Stockbridge was cut down Thursday morning and loaded onto a ...

Conifers bring structure and year-round interest to a garden. Cuttings can be taken from late summer to the end of autumn, but it's a slow process and can take almost a year for shoots to make ...

In spring, before berries and acorns come in, black bears depend in part on the sap just under the bark of redwoods and other conifers. They prefer the young, fastest growing trees and have done ...

And with the lights on, all of those reflective surfaces make the tree glow from within—whereas green foliage simply disappears into a dark silhouette once the lights are on, the Winchester ...

A GREAT WAY to enhance your yard and entrance-way is to incorporate evergreen displays around your house and/or business. And since November is the perfect time to prune your evergreens, let us ...

The best artificial Christmas trees have a realistic look and feel to spread holiday cheer, while saving you the hassle of trekking to a local tree farm or parking lot. They also can be used year ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ...

Firefighters discovered a "small fire" involving a conifer tree in the property's garden. Crews used a hose reel jet and thermal imaging camera to deal with the incident. The incident ...