Hardy trees and shrubs are naturally well armored against winter weather, but they have fewer defenses against animals.

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

Mar. 29—Every year, John Formby spends weeks flying in a plane above New Mexico's forests, looking for trees with signs of insect damage and stress from heat and drought. The state forest health ...

In Fielding Questions, readers also asked about the danger of rabbits eating sod and how to prevent onions from rotting.

It’s easy to understand why some refer to winter as “stick season.” Snow cover, gray skies, and cold temperatures could lead to agreement that there is nothing but sticks to look at in the garden. But ...

Grass and vegetation against the trunk of a stone fruit tree provides a humid and secluded place for female borer moths to lay their eggs. Grass against a trunk also increases the likelihood of string ...