Hybrid fruit trees are often hardier. They can also produce delicious fruit in more abundance than their parents. That's a boon for birds visiting your yard.

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JUNEAU — The Dodge County Land and Water Conservation Department will sell trees and shrubs for spring 2026 planting including red oak, white oak, swamp white oak, burr oak, sugar maple, silver maple, ...

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience "frost crack." NPR's Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources about what happens and why. If a ...

In Elk County, a behemoth is performing surgery on a forest. Its yellow head – taller than a human and equipped with 18 “teeth” – cuts through the base of trees and gently lays logs down in a pile.

'Tis the season for taking your Christmas tree out of your home and donating it to a good cause. Throughout the Pittsburgh region, signs have gone up at designated locations across several ...

Violent crime is down, as 2025 saw a big decrease in homicides and non-fatal shootings in Allegheny County. Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend ...

Most Americans gather around artificial trees during the holiday season. The economic and environmental impacts of those versus live trees depends on a combination of myriad factors — from how (and ...

WILL NOT. RIGHT NOW, ALLEGHENY COUNTY’S CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM IS LIVE. RESIDENTS CAN DROP OFF THEIR CHRISTMAS TREE BETWEEN TODAY THROUGH JANUARY 18TH AT ALL NINE COUNTY PARKS. YOU DO HAVE ...

Some people may already be in the process of taking down their Christmas trees, and Allegheny County and Pittsburgh city officials may be able to help make the process even quicker. VIDEO: Top stories ...

The Allegheny County Parks Department is launching its annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program, which will run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 18. Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at designated ...