Those who are struggling during the winter solstice might take comfort in how our local trees cope with this dark and cold period. Read all of Susan Brownstein’s gardening columns here. Sap, the ...

For some trees, winter is the ONLY time to consider pruning. ... But they should just be tiny circles instead of long scars. Your work, good or bad, stays with the tree during its lifetime.

Just when you’re ready for a long winter’s nap, it’s time to tend your fruit trees. If you don’t, chances are they’ll struggle in the coming season. Giving them attention now helps ward ...

Why to Water Trees in the Winter. ... To do this, mark four quadrants with stakes and trickle the hose into each quadrant until a long screwdriver easily penetrates 8 inches into the soil.

Temperatures should be kept in the upper 30s or lower 40s, and gardeners must make sure the containerized trees don’t dry out in winter. “Maybe a cool basement or garage,” Ferree said.

New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

Wrong tree, wrong environment: Always consider the growing requirements for your tree. Some bonsai can survive the winter outside, some need a sunny windowsill instead. Feeling inspired?

in total, there’s 63 trees up for grabs. each tree is valued at at least $500. shriners is raffling them off for just a dollar a ticket if you win a tree. it also comes with gifts that were donated.