One of the biggest challenges for trees in winter is not so much the cold and snow but rather the dry conditions. Available water freezes in winter, creating desert-like conditions for plants.

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

Nature News: Squirrels aren't so bad after all Typical deciduous trees that lose their leaves every winter create a separation zone (abscission layer) between the leaf stem and the branch.

Gladu leads winter nature walks in the Midcoast region of Maine, where she points out the dark red of a Hemlock varnish shelf fungus, the spots where porcupines have stripped the bark off trees ...

As we head into the winter season, we can see nature’s landscape change. The temperatures drop, animals begin to migrate or hibernate, the mountains get covered in snow and trees begin to lose their ...

The winter condition that often proves troublesome for plants, especially in a place like the Eagle River Valley, is the deep snowpack. Most would assume that underneath a thick blanket of white snow, ...

I write this article as I look out at a snow-covered landscape and give thanks for the warmth of my office. It is during these days that I’m reminded of the awesome adaptability of nature. Trees ...

A winter protective mulch can be heaped up around perennials and roses to provide insulation if we have an open winter with exposed soil and skimpy snow. A 5-inch layer of mulch around trees ...

The snow-covered pond outside Jeanette Henderson’s office in Calvin College’s Bunker Interpretive Center is surrounded by a forest of bare trees. Within a few minutes, the tree outside Henderson’s ...

Trees with shallow root systems. In warmer climates where the soil may not stay frozen all winter, shallow-rooted trees such as dogwood, redbud, and Japanese maple are vulnerable to damage from ...