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

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

Dendrochronologists showed that an ancient wooden road uncovered in southwestern England not only was built in 3806 B.C., but that the trees used for the road were chopped down in the winter of ...

Free-standing fruit trees or bush trees, such as those grown in an orchard should be pruned when they're dormant, in winter. Trained trees, such as espaliers, cordons, pyramids and fans should be ...

The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant pathogens are dormant, just like the plants during the winter. If you were ...

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 ...