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 ...
I received an urgent call last week. A tractor had knocked a big chunk of bark off of an oak tree and the owner wanted to know what to do about the wound.This kind of incident is all too common, ...
As winter’s chill recedes and spring begins to emerge, many gardeners across North America find themselves assessing the damage inflicted by late-season freezes. Whether you’re in USDA zones that ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Mother Nature has shown her muscle recently and left behind damaged trees in some parts of Southern Illinois. Broken and torn ...
Piling mulch too high, a practice known as "volcano mulching," is extremely harmful to trees and shrubs. Excessive mulch can lead to root dehydration, bark damage, and can eventually kill a tree. When ...
Winter weather can be harsh at times, causing damage to certain plants in the home landscape. While there is nothing a gardener or homeowner can do to affect the severity of winter weather, there are ...