Q: I have always loved the look of blue spruce, and I see many Maryland nurseries stocking them. I’ve heard that I should consider alternatives. Why? A: Every plant has something it can be vulnerable ...

George Blue Spruce Jr., the first Native dentist, died at 94 at his home in Surprise. Blue Spruce worked for many years at makeshift dental clinics and helped support the first Native dentists group.

Every state has its own official tree, a living emblem that reflects a state’s natural heritage, character, and pride. State trees are chosen not just for their beauty, but for the role they play in ...

Lots of people love the look of a blue spruce. The magnificent color of the silver-blue-green needles truly makes this evergreen an American favorite. The biggest problem we often get asked about is ...

When George Blue Spruce Jr. accepted his first postmilitary job practicing dentistry for the Indian Health Service, he found himself in for a rude awakening. It wasn’t culture shock, exactly. Born to ...

Dear Roger: The National Arbor Day Foundation just sent me a brochure and an offer of 10 free trees, mostly Colorado blue spruce trees, if I'll join and pay a $10 membership contribution. Could you ...

We all recognize the tree chosen by Charlie Brown in the popular holiday cartoon, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Charlie’s evergreen had a short, crooked form, with wimpy branches and needles that easily ...

Spruce aphids can cause severe damage to blue spruce trees. They don’t show up in harmful numbers every year, but when they do, the damage can be so severe it can take years before enough needles grow ...

Blue spruce (Picea pungens f. glauca), also called Colorado blue spruce, is a beautiful tree with blue-gray needles. Being colorful and relatively drought tolerant, it’s a favorite of many homeowners ...