Pruning Deciduous Trees: Encouraging Strong Structure Deciduous trees-such as maples, oaks, and birches-are prime candidates for winter pruning. Since they shed their leaves in fall, their ...

from the ‘withering’ of winter trees to the feeling of the Sun on a chilly day. We’ve collected some cool wintry words from around the world to help you express those seasonal experiences ...

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

A week ago, I wrote about certain trees and shrubs requiring a specific dose of winter chill to bloom. A principal reason for lack of bloom is not just that flower buds don’t open when winter ...

Late winter and early spring are prime times for pruning many types of trees, including fruit trees. Paul Kruse, a certified arborist, reminds us that the time for pruning elm trees has now ended.

It provides cheap entertainment for people and pets. It’s a way of protecting the trees, and making sure they survive the winter and beyond. Leaves die during the winter months. If those dead ...