Shrubs are an important component of your landscape, providing visual structure and perhaps even colorful flowers and foliage throughout the year. However, the coldest months of the year can be challenging for your landscape – and shrubs are no exception…. Read More
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How to Prevent Winter Damage to Shrubs
Shrubs are wonderful parts of any landscape, but the coldest months can be challenging for these plants. The frigid air, unpredictable moisture availability, and hungry wildlife can all create damage. Winter damage to shrubs often makes itself known the following… Read More
How to Protect Your Lawn From Frost Damage
The morning frost that forms on blades of grass during a cold autumn or winter morning may look attractive but can lead to problems. When temperatures near the ground fall below 32 degrees, condensation or dew will transform into frost…. Read More
The Causes of Winter Damage to Trees
Although trees are often strong and resilient, and dormant throughout the winter, they can suffer damage just like anything else from the harsh winter weather. The frost, ice, and dry air of the winter months can take a toll on… Read More
Common Winter Lawn Damage and How to Avoid It
There are a few different types of winter damage that lawns may suffer during the winter. You may not even be aware of this damage until the ground thaws and snow disappears in spring. Problems like snow mold, voles, crown… Read More