Tree girdling almost always spells doom for a tree if not caught early and corrected. This common, yet easily overlooked problem happens when something wraps so tightly around a tree (like a girdle), ...

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 ...

In the fashion world, a girdle is outmoded and slightly funny. For a tree, girdling is no joke. To girdle a tree is to damage the bark and underlying tissue all around the trunk or a branch, killing ...

If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those ...

If you spot tiny holes and piles of sawdust on your tree, bark beetles could be the culprit. Unfortunately, the solution ...

Rabbits, moles, and voles can significantly damage young fruit trees in winter. To protect trees, install tree tubes made of hardware cloth or plastic. Making the area around fruit trees less ...