Back 100 years ago, the Norway spruce (picea abies) evergreen tree was popular and over-planted. For example, our 1-acre property had nine of these large trees when we moved here in 1960. While they ...

DOVER — Packets of seedlings are now available through the Tuscarawas Soil & Water Conservation District. Available are: 25 Blue Spruce seedlings for $20; 25 Norway Spruce seedlings for $20; 25 White ...

Did you know trees help improve water quality in streams, rivers, and lakes by reducing flooding and minimizing chemical/sediment runoff? The tree’s leaves act as a large umbrella capturing rainwater ...

Fall is an excellent time to plan for a spring tree planting. I get calls from two different groups of people wishing to plant trees. One group is the conservationists, who wish to plant trees for ...

The Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and Schuylkill Conservation District are again cooperating to sell quality seedlings. Planting tree seedlings increase property value, enhance wildlife ...

A potentially devastating disease epidemic is attacking our region's most common evergreen trees. Colorado, Black Hills and Norway spruce have long been planted in yards and shelterbelts. Most of the ...

Tree and shrub seedlings are for sale through the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery. The nursery grows the seedlings for use on state game lands but any surplus is available to ...