White spruce trees dot the tundra in the Brooks Range. These trees are better able to survive harsh conditions due to heavy winter snowfall, a result of Arctic sea ice loss. (Photo courtesy Colin ...

Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels breaks down the best practices for removing and recycling when the holidays are over.

Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022. (Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media) Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022.

This is a maple tree that still has a few dead leaves on it during winter. - Marcia Straub/Getty Images The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you ...