Deciduous trees include oaks, maples, birches and willows, and any other tree you see losing leaves during autumn. Losing leaves allows the tree to spend less energy in the winter.

Deciduous trees include oaks, maples, birches and willows, and any other tree you see losing leaves during autumn. Losing leaves allows the tree to spend less energy in the winter.

If the only tree you think about during winter is the kind you bring indoors to decorate, then you may be missing out on an optimal time for planting some new foliage. The colder months can be an ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months.

Give them a good, deep watering in autumn and winter. Your fruit trees will thank you during dry winter spells. Proper hydration helps ensure your fruit trees thrive through the colder months.

When we think of winterizing, we prepare things for winter weather. Have you considered winterizing your landscape trees (especially newly planted trees)?

Wrapping will protect your trees for different reasons. SUNSCALD One reason to wrap is to prevent sunscald which occurs when the high intensity of sunlight during warm winter days warms the bark ...

For the first time in 44 years the Portland Japanese Garden will decorate with winter decorations.The twist is that the decorations are to protect the garden’s ...

How to protect trees, shrubs and perennials for winter Even hardy varieties can suffer injury during certain winters, if Mother Nature deals the wrong hand.

The water freezes and expands causing damage to the trees. Older trees are just as susceptible to winter’s harsh temperatures as the young trees.

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery suggests making sure younger trees have their lower trunks protected so rabbits can't cause damage during winter.