If your fresh Christmas tree needs trimming to fit don’t throw ... Corkscrew willow (Salix matsudana `Tortuosa’) or Corkscrew hazel (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’ willow is hardy to zone ...

With deciduous trees, crooked, bare branches can create unusual silhouettes against the sky; corkscrew hazel (Corylus avellana Contorta) is particularly dramatic. But for it to be most effective ...

Instead of a Christmas tree this year, my parents have cut a branch from their corkscrew hazel tree and decorated it. It still has an impressive number of catkins hanging on it and is an interesting ...

Corkscrew hazel is a good choice for a wildlife garden as it attracts ... A final tip on the winter landscape: don’t overlook bark. Many trees and shrubs have bark with interesting or unique textures.

Fake trees have been around for longer than you might think—but how do they compare to real trees when it comes to sustainability and your health? In some countries, artificial Christmas trees ...

The festive White House Christmas Tree in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's holiday decorations is “Season of Peace and Light.” Photo by Anna Moneymaker. From the “most famous” (a ...

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SINGAPORE: After a tree fell and killed two tourists in Bali earlier in December, authorities said the plant had been healthy and that the incident was caused by "strong winds and extreme weather ...

Learn more There's nothing quite like the disappointment of cork bits floating in your favorite vintage or the sinking feeling when you have a half-opened bottle and a broken corkscrew in hand.