When it comes to choosing the right fast-growing tree for year-round privacy, the iconic Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Christmas tree may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Its fresh ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Drought and insects have killed an unprecedented number of Oregon’s Douglas fir trees during the last decade, costing billions in ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Increases in mortality among Douglas firs in the Klamath Mountains are the result of multiple factors that have the iconic tree in a “decline spiral” in parts of the region, a ...

MGM Resorts International appears to be wasting little time in getting back to its iconic fir tree look in front of the Bellagio. Several trees, ranging from a dozen feet to possibly 30 feet or more, ...

In the Pacific Northwest, choosing trees for drought tolerance might be planting for the future, but it doesn’t have to be ...

PORTLAND — Fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022, according to as-yet-unpublished research conducted by the U.S. Forest Service. Called “Firmageddon” by ...

CULPEPER, Virginia -- When I took my walk that Sunday evening, I merely glanced at it. I regret now that I didn’t stop long moments in order to admire its stately beauty. I should have photographed it ...

Another wave of heavy rain smacks western Washington this week, coupled with strong winds adding concern for potential power outages. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — Crews began cutting down a large ...

Trees add immense value to the landscape, both aesthetically and economically. They provide the foundation around which we ...

There’s nothing like a freshly cut fir tree aglow in the house to signify the start of the Christmas season. Whether your family opts for white lights or colored, chooses an annual decor theme or ...