* What it is: There’s ample demand in the landscape for a compact, slow-growing, upright evergreen, but the main choice for a long time has been the bug-prone dwarf Alberta spruce. Soft Serve is a ...

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 ...

Tall trees and shrubs can overshadow single story homes and make small yards feel crowded and overwhelming. However, there are plenty of small or dwarf plants that have all the beauty of their taller ...