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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

fills her shopping cart with nature-themed fabrics: One looks like a blue sky with clouds, another like rippling water, along with bolts that have fish scales, feather and tree bark patterns.

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

The best time to prune crepe myrtles is before new growth appears, so what happens if you prune crepe myrtles later in the ...

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, ...

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

Following installation of the ornamental planting there are several tools homeowners can use to control weeds. These tools include mulches, landscape fabrics, and herbicides. Organic (tree bark or ...

Mulch is supposed to make your garden look polished and well-kept, but if you’ve ever ended up with a chaotic, patchy mess, ...