Here are six tips on how you can help the trees and shrubs in your landscape avoid dead branches, chewed bark, and frostbitten roots this winter.. 1. Right plant, right place. You’ve likely ...

Examining a Tree Twig for Winter Tree Identification Laura Elena Colangelo / 500px / Getty Images To use a tree twig key means learning a twig's botanical parts .

For trees, this is called "pruning," and it's the process of selectively removing or trimming problematic or unhealthy branches to keep a tree healthy and growing.

The bare branches of trees are starkly beautiful against the winter sky. They also make it easier to have the trees pruned. Without leaves, it is easier for a trained arborist to see a tree’s… ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need ...

Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This season, KY3 has covered tree accidents where weak tree regrowth after winter weather and a tree ...

Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

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.

Think of it as tucking your trees in for their winter rest — the better they sleep, the stronger they'll grow. Your future self will thank you when spring arrives and your fruit trees burst into ...

Trees with shallow root systems. In warmer climates where the soil may not stay frozen all winter, shallow-rooted trees such as dogwood, redbud, and Japanese maple are vulnerable to damage from ...