For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter ...

This was not good for the grand old oaks. "Trees would like winter to come on nice and slowly, and then have a nice cold winter," said Tiddens, "and then also the inverse when we get into spring ...

There are still spots available for two in-person winter tree identification workshops through the Arboretum at the University of Guelph, if you want to sign up now. Alison Morrison, manager of ...

Scientists aren’t sure why certain tree species hold their leaves until spring. It could be a way to protect the forming leaf buds from drying up in winter, or a way to add more nutrients to the ...

Some oaks, including chestnut, pin, bur, scarlet and swamp, often retain dry brown leaves in the winter. Young trees of these species sometimes stay completely covered with them, while older more ...

In order to participate, town residents are asked to take pictures that prominently feature trees and shrubs located within Niskayuna during the winter and submit them online at ...

Now is the time for some winter pruning on ornamental shrubs and trees. From December to late March is the perfect time to ...

Only half an inch of ice is needed to break power lines, even less for some tree branches. Just like winter storms, ice storm watches, advisories and warnings will be issued ahead of the storm.

If you choose to also start lettuce, cabbages, spinach or kohl rabe indoors, they can be planted outside in early March.

A time of slim pickings for dining! A deer, looking rather dark with its winter coat, wanders across the meadow occasionally poking its nose into the snow and finding nothing. It moves to the tree ...

As the Midwest and Northeast dig out from back-to-back winter storms ... which could cause downed tree limbs, power outages and travel headaches. Snow is more likely through the I-95 corridor ...