At Friends of Trees, we apply the 3-3-3 rule to recently transplanted trees: Create a ring three feet in diameter that is three inches thick and at least three inches from the base of the trunk.

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 ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. ... Related: The 6 Best Watering ...

Ice from freezing rain coats tree branches near Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Arborists are encouraging homeowners to prepare their trees for winter storms, heavy snow, and ice, which can ...

Figure 1. It may be winter, but these beech trees at Knox State Park in East Aurora, New York still have leaves on them. This is called marcescence.

Cold winter winds, alternating extreme temperatures, ice and snow can be damaging to trees and shrubs. However, this spring, we are seeing additional damage due to the harsh winter conditions that is ...

Deciduous trees have dropped their leaves, but that makes it easier to see their branching, shapes and bark. Conifer trees appear especially green against the snow, their waxy needles still ...

It might seem counterintuitive, but in the Pikes Peak region’s high desert climate, watering your lawn, shrubs and trees between October and March is a necessity. Despite moisture provided by ...

Ground that is covered by acorns in the fall will be covered by snow throughout winter. Tree branches cracking and snapping in the fall forecast a coming period of dry weather.

We are digging out from Winter Storm Ezra. The northwest counties are digging out more so than Green Bay and the Fox Cities. Snow totals of 9 inches was reported in Crivitz in Marinette County; 7 ...

Arborists are encouraging homeowners to prepare their trees for winter storms, heavy snow, and ice, which can damage trees if they have weak structures. Jason Parker, an arborist at the Davey Tree ...