The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you think you've traveled back in time by a couple of months. Why are dried, dead leaves clinging to the ...

December is midwinter, and can be a risky time for pruning. Any pruning of trees and shrubs has to be done at the right time, if at all, during the month. But there are some plants you should never ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...

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 ...

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