New Zealand has 2,200 native flowering plants and 85% of them grow nowhere else, including some spectacular displays that ...

Traditionally, the plants associated with Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere - holly, ivy, mistletoe - are celebrated for their evergreen leaves in ...

Mistletoe is an indicator species, which means that if it’s doing well, other possum-sensitive tree species in the forest are ...

Holiday traditions evolve with the times, and if you take a step back, it’s fascinating to see how they reflect the culture ...

The magic of Christmas is once again in full bloom. With just a week to go before Santa drops down the chimney, Aussies are ...

At Christmas time, evergreen foliage is popular for home decor because flowers for cutting might be too scarce during late autumn and winter.

There are a host of evergreen plants, right under our feet, that herald in that same hope and joy as a Christmas tree.

Often called the New Zealand Christmas tree, the pōhutukawa reflects a distinctly local way of celebrating the festive season ...

This sparkling history from Cornell University professor Preszler (Little and Often) explores America’s relationship with evergreen trees. Lavishly decorated each Christmas season, these trees have ...

The history of the use of trees can be traced back to the Egyptians. Boughs and entire trees were used to decorate for Winter ...

The Giant Redwood Wellingtonia, an evergreen coniferous tree was dressed with over 1,000 multi-coloured lights as well as ...

Evergreen ground cover plants add color to the winter garden while performing important ecological services. Discover hardy perennials and shrubs that add color and texture to the landscape all year ...