When shrubs and small trees are leafless in winter, it’s easy to see their structure, making them easier to prune. Know what you have. Each species has a particular way of growing, so knowing ...

Chaste trees are winter-hardy in USDA zones 6-9. ... A popular tree for landscaping, this flowering shrub or small tree typically blooms in early spring through early summer.

These serene white blossoms give your eye a place to rest, heightening the impact of your other flora. This visual ...

The following is from Richard Jauron of Iowa State University's horticulture department: The weight of heavy, wet snow can cause considerable damage to small trees and shrubs. In late fall, multi ...

Small tree to large shrub 10-18 feet tall by 10-15 feet wide; hardy to Zone 4b. In early spring star-shaped fragrant white flowers appear; may produce a few pinkish-red fruits with bright orange ...

Here are six tips on how you can help the trees and shrubs in your landscape avoid dead branches, chewed bark, and frostbitten roots this winter.. 1. Right plant, right place. You’ve likely ...

Proper winter care is critical to protect your trees with mulch and water to help trees make it through the winter months. For more information on winter tree care, check out this publication: ...

For a tree that's small in stature but large in impact, this hybrid witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia) will do the trick. It's a cross between Hamamelis japonica and Hamamelis mollis and maxes ...

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.

And you sometimes hear small versions of this when you walk through the woods on a quiet really cold winter day. Trees have other mechanisms to protect them in the winter.

We spoke with arborist Adam Passo, district manager of Southwest Milwaukee's Davey Tree service, about why it's best to prune your trees in the winter and how to go about doing it. Here's what we ...