Like the branches, buds also can be arranged opposite each other, alternating, zig-zagged or clustered on a twig. There are a few other clues you can use to identify trees in winter.

Make cleanup easier and put fallen sticks in your yard to good use with these simple ideas. Susan Vineyard / Getty Images Cleaning up twigs, sticks, and branches knocked free from trees and shrubs ...

The icy branches won't burn a hole in your pockets, especially since you can find most items at home or at your local park for free (like fallen twigs).

Winter is the perfect time to learn a new skill when you do not need a green canopy: identifying trees. Here's how to get started.

I noticed a lot of small twigs with leaves on them under my oak tree and became concerned about the oak. It is a large, ...

I bring this up because I saw two folks breaking that law this weekend, burning twigs and branches. I guess they don’t realize we could encounter “the big one” in the winter, too.

But winter tree identification is not just about twigs, it’s about looking in detail at tree shape, the branches, the bark and colour, and in some cases the smell, he adds. Advertisement Hide Ad ...

If you've had a storm, you know how many small branches and twigs can drop all over your yard. You don't need to toss everything you collect—here's how to put those sticks to good use.

Thu., Dec. 19, 2024 Five white-tailed deer feed on the last of the fall forages in Pat Munts’ field as they prepare to switch their favored browse to woody twigs and branches for the winter.

Black knot, a fungal disease, is affecting cherry and plum trees in the Greater Columbus area, likely due to recent wet weather. The disease causes hard, black knots on branches, disrupting growth ...

From crafting to composting, here are 18 ways to deal with fallen twigs and branches that can save you money, inspire creativity, and enhance your garden. 1. Rake often.

Small sticks can easily fall through your fingers if you try to carry a bunch of plant debris to your compost pile in one go. Make your task easier by bundling up those woody bits on top of a tarp and ...