This is the time of year for property owners to protect their young trees before winter. Not from cold or snow, but from deer damage. Ohio County Extension Agent Karen Cox says the deer don’t *eat* ...

In fall or winter, homeowners often discover young trees whose thin bark has been damaged by deer rub. Some trees may have patches where bark hangs in shreds, exposing the underlying wood; in others, ...

As Colorado experiences its signature whiplash weather, arborists are warning that stressed trees are more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Peel back the bark, and you may find a predator in your ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At the beginning of autumn each year, many gardeners start thinking about how they're going to keep their plants safe during the colder months ...

Despite the damage incurred by recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018, the pine tree industry in Florida still is a major contributor to the state’s economy. This industry includes the ...

Q: I had several large pine trees removed last fall due to beetle infestations. I still have seven pine trees in the wooded part of my backyard. They are maybe 12-15 feet from each other at the ...

While the weather is still mild enough to work outside, think about the hard times ahead — for animals. In winter, when the supply of fresh grass and leaves is gone, animals turn to bark, twigs and ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. - About 15 miles up a dirt road into the Little Bear drainage, at an elevation of 8,300 feet lies a five-acre orchard of whitebark pine seedlings. I followed forestry technician Clay ...