A: Good news — the ridges on the twigs and branches are normal, and the interesting corky-looking bark becomes an attractive ...

The insect is eating away at the sugary phloem layer beneath the bark, and in turn, turning the trees black. Cherie Reid said she first found out about the pest in the trees after a neighbor’s ...

Subsequent drops in temperature (notably at night), can result in rapid freezing and death of the developing inner bark tissues. Sunscald damage alone would rarely be sufficient to kill a tree, though ...

Tests on a drug made from tree bark have produced 'conclusive' evidence that it can help beat tumours, scientists revealed yesterday. Combretastatin, which has been hailed as a potential cancer ...

They’re usually recommended for younger, vulnerable trees with thin bark, but can also be used to prevent nesting pests. Instead of metal, these wraps are primarily made of polypropylene fabric ...

A homeowner posted their concern about a tree that was once covered with thick plastic landscape fabric and red rock mulch.

Welcome to Ask the Arborist, where we tackle your tree questions with a mix of science, experience and just the right amount of caffeine. Now, I know it’s still winter, ...

A good set of chainsaw gloves not only resists the cut of a chainsaw blade but will also protect your hands when you grip ...

Many of the iconic Southern flowers like azaleas, magnolias, and dogwoods bloom in April. Learn more about these flowering ...

Meet the 184 students nominated for their work in fields such as drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.

My crepe myrtle trees are a treasured part of my garden for their blooms, autumn color, and bark that add winter interest. Thankfully, I've never committed "crepe murder," so my trees have maintained ...

The 82-year-old fabric chain is shuttering all 800 of its ... along with bolts that have fish scales, feather and tree bark patterns. She has another cart brimming with felts ready for cutting ...