Winter may seem like an odd time to head out with your pruners, but it's actually the ideal season for many trees and shrubs. With the leaves gone and branches exposed, you can clearly see the ...

As winter approaches, it’s time to start thinking about how to protect your trees and shrubs from the harsh weather ahead. I know how heartbreaking it can be to lose a beloved plant to winter ...

Why should I prune my trees in the winter? After trees lose their leaves in the fall, it's much easier to see and remove problem branches. "When we're pruning in the winter, it's a lot more ...

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 ...

Winter, when dormant trees have bare branches, offers a good opportunity to have them pruned if they need it. By Beth Botts. UPDATED: January 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST.

Evergreen trees don’t shed their leaves or needles every winter like deciduous trees, hence the name ‘evergreen’. Instead, the leaves and needles have a waxy coating called cutin that helps ...

In the fall, deciduous trees shed their leaves as a protective measure to prepare for the upcoming winter cold. Deciduous trees include oaks, maples, birches and willows, and any other tree you ...

Winter tree identification will demand some dedication to applying the necessary practice to improve the skill of identifying trees without leaves.

Winter dormancy is the time for some pruning and spraying, ... It’s time for winter maintenance on apple trees. Here’s what you need to know. Published: Feb. 08, 2025, 6:00 a.m.