According to botanist John Thomas Howell’s “Marin Flora,” five pine species grow in Marin. Bishop pine, Monterey pine, ...

Step up your wilderness survival game by learning how to use the resources around you, such as abundant pine trees.

If the main reason you love a real Christmas tree is that pine-y scent that reminds you ... the Balsam is one of the most fragrant species of tree traditionally used for the holidays.

Tips for killing weeds around pine trees without damaging their roots or health—easy solutions for homeowners.

If you’ve ever had a Christmas tree start shedding needles just days after decorating, you know how frustrating it can be. The good news is that some pine varieties are better at playing the ...

After several failed attempts with other species, the Aleppo pine (also known as the Jerusalem pine) was chosen in the 1930s as the ideal tree for planting. Selected for its heartiness in arid ...

Pine trees, as with any typical conifer, keep their needles all year. Deciduous trees, such as maple, birch, or hickory, drop their leaves as the days grow colder. This is a mechanism used to ...