New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic ...

Winter injury can be so damaging to trees or shrubs that they simply cannot be saved. "If the bark all the way around the tree is falling off, that's a sign you're tree isn't going to make it ...

Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

Declining snow accumulation in the mountains of the Northeastern U.S. will likely reduce the ability of forests to act as a ...

Even though trees can look dead in the winter, they’re probably just dormant. The dormancy period begins in the fall when leaves changes colors and fall off the trees and lasts through all of ...

Perennial plants and cold weather. Perennial plants such as trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials are typically able to survive extended periods of snow cover and sub-freezing temperatures if ...

Arctic surge could bring snow squalls with a rapid freeze to major cities Wind gusts could prompt power outages. But on Thursday, wind gusts up to 50 mph could be strong enough to knock down tree ...

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 ...