Articles listed under “trees”
Bacterial leaf scorch — July 13, 2010
You wouldn’t be surprised to find a few brown leaves on a tree near the end of summer. But take a close look: Do the leaves have an irregular pattern of browning with a pale yellow or red band between the brown and healthy green leaf tissue?
Tree pruning tools — February 23, 2010
Whether you’re new to tree pruning or have been doing it for years, you’ll find that one of the best times to start is when plants are dormant in winter or early spring.
Mulching around perennials and trees — November 18, 2008
How much mulch do you need to put around your plants? Since the idea is to create a blanket, use the soil as a gauge.
Maple leaf scorch — September 2, 2008
If your maple looks like someone used a torch on the leaves — especially near the top and on the southern side — your tree is probably suffering from leaf scorch.
Heat stress symptoms — July 8, 2008
Summer heat can be as damaging as winter cold. Here are some symptoms of heat-stress damage and some strategies for surviving the summer.
Frost crack — January 22, 2008
Frost cracks occur in trees during winter when the sun heats the sap enough to cause it to flow through the trunk.
White ash — January 8, 2008
More than just a fast-growing tree (1 to 2 feet per year), white ash has a lot of other things going for it.
Video: Recycling Christmas trees — January 1, 2008
Christmas is over and it’s time to take down the tree. You could just throw it away, but why not recycle it and use it out in the garden?
Wrapping up a container plant — December 25, 2007
Even the hardiest trees and shrubs need a little winter help when they’re living in containers.
Live Christmas trees — December 11, 2007
Let’s face it: the saddest part of the holidays is when you take down the Christmas tree. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Video: Save snow-laden trees — December 4, 2007
The weight of snow on branches can damage trees and shrubs. Should you shake it off or leave it alone?
Plants deer avoid — November 27, 2007
While there’s no such thing as a deer-proof plant, there are definitely ones that deer don’t crave.
Give your trees a checkup — November 13, 2007
Late winter and early spring are the best times to prune trees. Look for problems now so you can plan to have them taken care of.
Video: Wrap a tree — October 16, 2007
On sunny winter days, the bark of young trees can develop frost cracks. It’s a good idea to protect them by wrapping their trunks in fall with some white tree wrap.
