Q: I see a number of people wrapping their evergreens with burlap, like bundling them up in a shroud. Is this supposed to keep them warmer or is it to protect them from Michigan winters? And should I ...

Growing figs on Long Island is easy. But getting trees to survive the winter takes a bit of work and dedication. Here's how it's done: Never use any plastic materials for any part of the process. 1.

This time of year I start to see people wrapping burlap around trees and shrubs. And I have a few tips about when and how to do this wrapping. It is important to wrap evergreen that are exposed to ...

With memories of boxwoods ravaged by last January’s bitter cold spell, many gardeners are trying to protect shrubs this winter by wrapping them in burlap. “That can do more harm than good,” said Julie ...

King Township is giving away free burlap tree wrap to help residents fight the spongy moth this spring. The township is also offering tips and online resources at king.ca/spongymoth. The spongy moth ...

Tender plants need winter protection in many climates. There is no denying that fact. Sometimes it can be as simple as moving them indoors, but what if the plant is too big or you don’t have space? In ...