If you’ve already got a tree or two planted, winter dormancy is the time for some pruning and spraying, two chores that intimidate the uninitiated. February is a good time to accomplish these tasks.

Fall-planted trees in particular will likely need watering in winter. Water at the time of planting to eliminate air pockets ...

People have been celebrating the summer solstice with elaborate rituals since prehistoric times. But humans aren’t the only ...

These few hours of autumn care can mean the difference between a bumper crop of juicy fruit or bare branches come harvest time. Think of it as tucking your trees in for their winter rest — the ...

Arborists like Shad Smith, the owner and operator at All Seasons Tree Care in Toledo say winter is generally a great time to trim or remove problem trees. “Winter is coming as we all can feel ...

But winter is precisely the time for shrubs with colorful branches and trees with ornamental bark to shine. Bark serves as the skin of the tree, protecting the internal plumbing from disease or ...

Back then, researchers were speculating, as now, about why some trees hold onto their leaves all winter. I assumed that by now, someone would have figured this out. Nope, this didn't happen.

Bare-root trees require dormant season planting during the winter. Begin by preparing the site. Clear an area at least 4 feet by 4 feet of weeds and grass, and till or spade the soil.

Winter is the best time to look for evidence of an infestation. As the tiny, soft-bodied insects feed, they consume a hemlock’s stored nutrients and slowly suck the life from the tree.

The winter months are the ideal time to prune oak trees in Michigan if you don’t want to put them at high risk for oak wilt. Oak wilt is a fungal disease that can weaken white oaks and kill red ...

Fall-planted trees in particular will likely need watering in winter. Water at the time of planting to eliminate air pockets and help settle the soil; keep watering until the ground freezes to ...