The best time to prune most of our deciduous trees and shrubs is late winter. One reason is that insect pests and plant ...

This year's dry winter and weather pattern swings over the past decade impacting Illinois forests and home gardens ...

The centuries-old tradition of wassailing is making a comeback in rural England, with rituals and revelry meant to chase away evil spirits and the winter blues.

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

This phenomenon, called marcescence, adds a unique dimension to the winter landscape, and gives me something to ponder while ...

When you've always known deciduous trees to drop their leaves in winter, seeing one that hasn't can be unsettling. Here's why ...

In order to participate, town residents are asked to take pictures that prominently feature trees and shrubs located within Niskayuna during the winter and submit them online at ...

Some oaks, including chestnut, pin, bur, scarlet and swamp, often retain dry brown leaves in the winter. Young trees of these species sometimes stay completely covered with them, while older more ...

Only half an inch of ice is needed to break power lines, even less for some tree branches. Just like winter storms, ice storm watches, advisories and warnings will be issued ahead of the storm.