Olive trees in pots can be moved indoors to a greenhouse or conservatory for winter. Plants outdoors should be given a 2-4 ...

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 ...

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.

The best way to ensure that your new plants get through the winter in good condition is to provide them with extra water during periods of warm and dry weather in late fall. An extended period of cold ...

Do you know how to put lights on a tree outside? Christmas lights are absolutely magical, but what isn’t so magical is the actual wrapping of the lights around the tree. Did you buy the correct lights ...

Some kinds of shrubs are especially vulnerable to winter, and gardeners often try to protect them with sheets of burlap. Before you do, “make sure it’s really necessary,” said Julie Janoski, Plant ...

Q: I planted three spruce trees last July, and two don’t look very good this spring. Two of them have brown needles on the ends of the branches and all over the top of the tree. I watered all the ...

As winter approaches, get your trees and shrubs protected before it’s too cold. Wrap those trunks with tree wrap to protect ...

Protecting your peach tree in winter ensures healthy growth and a strong fruit harvest when the warm weather returns. Wrap trunks and crowns with breathable materials, apply thick mulch, and water ...