As we move inside for the winter to cozy up to the fireplace, we need to remember our smooth-barked and young trees. Using a tree wrap on the trunk of your tree from late fall when tree growth slows ...

Japanese maples, Acer palmatum, are popular, highly ornamental trees that add value and lustrous color to your landscape. Considered low maintenance, they grow well in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7 ...

A common piece of advice you will hear is to prune trees during the winter while they are dormant. I often give that advise myself and, for most kinds of trees, that is a good rule to follow. However, ...

Tender plants need winter protection in many climates. There is no denying that fact. Sometimes it can be as simple as moving them indoors, but what if the plant is too big or you don’t have space? In ...

BROOMFIELD - Trees in cities and town throughout Colorado are now going dormant, and they require care before and during the winter to remain in top health. Homeowners can take measures now and ...

Q:We have shade trees that are all 3-5 years old now. Do they still have to be wrapped this fall for winter? A:Continue to wrap the trunks of young trees as long as the bark is smooth. Once the bark ...

Von Salmi has committed 38 years to the art of maple syrup, and neither age nor climate change will stop him from practicing his favorite hobby. In 1987, Salmi built his family's home on 15 acres of ...

The right time to fertilize your Japanese maple tree depends on your winter climate. Japanese maple trees require a period of dormancy for optimum health and performance. Japanese maple trees do not ...