As fall settles in and temperatures start to drop, safeguarding fruit trees from frost becomes an essential responsibility for home gardeners and orchardists. Frost can significantly harm budding ...

Understanding how winter affects our crops and soils can help us make better management decisions for the future. Cold and ...

Rabbits, moles, and voles can significantly damage young fruit trees in winter. To protect trees, install tree tubes made of hardware cloth or plastic. Making the area around fruit trees less ...

The further north you live, in the U.S., the harder it gets to grow fruit trees. But cultivars of this tasty option are quite ...

Did you hear about the guy who was afraid his expensive tree was dead? It finally budded out, which was a major re-leaf. Northern winters separate the wheat from the chaff, where trees, shrubs and ...

Late winter is an ideal time for pruning many trees, and fruit trees are no exception. Regularly trimming away damaged and unsightly branches is key to maintaining a healthy tree with an aesthetically ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.

Trees and shrubs are some of the most valuable parts of our yards and orchards. If you have a terrific shade tree, cherish it. Be grateful for that windbreak when snow or dust starts blowing through.