Dwarf pine (Pinus mugo) is a successful pioneer tree, but also an invader of the subalpine belt in Central-European mountains. In the Hrubý Jeseník Mts. (Czech Republic), dwarf pine was introduced at ...

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 ...

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 ...

We are planning to redo our front yard this spring and my sister in Idaho has recommended mugo pine bushes. Would they grow here? Can they tolerate a lot of sun? Please let me know if you think they ...

Mugo pine (Pinus mugo) is native to the mountains of southern and eastern Europe, from Spain to the Balkans. The species name, mugo, is the old Tyrolese name for this pine. Tyrol is a region in the ...

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, ...

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 pines are perhaps the ...

Our mugo pines are about 5 years old. When the snow melted away from them many of the needles were yellowing. What can we do this winter to help them? Yellowing needles on mugo pine can be caused by a ...

Every plant has a distinct purpose in a garden that relies less on being showy and more on subtlety. A serene, minimalist landscape doesn't have bursts of color or busy arrangements. Every leaf, every ...