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 ...

As the snow falls, trees and shrubs in your landscape can suffer. Here are some tips to help prevent damage to your plants.

Bark damage, especially near the base of the tree, is the No. 1 killer of many trees. Repeated bumping of the trunks with lawn mowers and other types of equipment when mowing close to tree trunks ...

In fall or winter, homeowners often discover young trees whose thin bark has been damaged by deer rub. Some trees may have patches where bark hangs in shreds, exposing the underlying wood; in others, ...

As we start the task of cleaning up our yards and landscapes from the wind and rain of Debbie, Helene and Milton, we also need to check out our trees to see if there is any damage that needs to be ...

Unless the tree has severely cracked or split branches or trunk, or broken hanging branches in the canopy, taking a wait-and-see attitude is recommended to determine if the tree can recover. A ...

Q: I have two live oak trees in my front yard. Both were damaged by the February 2021 cold. One looks really bad in its lower trunk. Is it doomed? It is as green as normal at the top. It’s about 50 ...