Conifers bring structure and year-round interest to a garden. Cuttings can be taken from late summer to the end of autumn, but it's a slow process and can take almost a year for shoots to make roots.

And what’s a great way to offer all three? Plant small conifer trees for birds! Seed-filled or berrylike cones offer food for birds like crossbills, while dense branches provide four-season ...

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