"Shrubbery" sounds so unflattering for a pine; but mugo pine, Pinus mugo, is not really much of a tree. The tallest trees do not reach eaves. Most old trees are only a few feet tall and about twice as ...

I confess that I have made many mistakes in my garden. I have killed many plants. I have lost investments of time and money. There is much to be said about learning from one’s failures. Ultimately, ...

Q: We have an overgrown mugo pine shrub that is blocking the pathway to our front door and blocking sunlight from a window. The debate we are having is whether to move it or prune it. I would like to ...

The conifer seems to have sunk from sight in most gardens in an age when tall, airy planting is highly fashionable. Yet in a long winter like the one we've just had, they are invaluable. They come in ...

A fresh beginning with a Mugo pine bonsai. Follow the process of shaping, planning, and setting the foundation for future ...

See how this mugo pine bonsai has evolved and what changes made the biggest difference. #bonsai #bonsaitree #bonsaiupdate #gardening ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Mugo pine (Pinus mugo) is ...

When someone tells you a plant is a dwarf, it really doesn't tell you much. When it comes to trees or shrubs, the non-dwarf "normal" plant may grow 20 feet tall or more and the "dwarf" may grow to ...

Pity the poor dwarf conifer. Once de rigueur in fashionable plantings it is now derided as a has-been and relegated to the suburban fringes of horticultural taste. Such is often the fate of trendy ...