Found mostly in parts of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and California, the Western white pine (Pinus monticola) features blue-green needles that measure at about 3 to 4 inches long.

A swarm of destructive wasp-like insects is spreading fast, and it could mean bad news for pine trees, holiday traditions, and your backyard.

The Thinking Traveller has a robust portfolio of vacation homes across Corsica, including Casa Fortificata, which has three ...